davedex Posted October 18, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Just read that Ventura has suffered a crack width wise by breakers bar[ATTACH]248840[/ATTACH] so don't know if we are going anywhere this weekend or not - fingers tightly crossed that it's all ok! Seven tenths of the world is covered in sea - that's a lot of cruising to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedex Posted October 18, 2012 Author #2 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Seven tenths of the world is covered in sea - that's a lot of cruising to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted October 18, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Looks like a major crack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniesbestm8 Posted October 18, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 18, 2012 oh my word!! I can't Believe the BOB has done that to a newer ship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted October 18, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I suspect this has been a problem joint since it was built, but it has only just manifested itself. Stress fractures on steel are not unknown and there's no way every weld can be checked during construction. It's due for a refit, looks like an extra job is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted October 18, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I can't see the authorities letting it sail from Southampton until fully checked and an apt mini cruise sized window to fix in a shipyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesteelo Posted October 19, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Well seeing as it is superstructure that has failed and not the hull itself, I can't see any issue apart from the fact they will have to close off that area to repair it. If it was a crack in the side of the ship that would be a huge problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted October 19, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I think whatever the problem is it will have to be repaired as there will be a confidence problem with passengers and bookings if it is not fixed and also passengers are not going to want to pay to go on a ship where the whole surrounding area will be closed off. There are plenty of other ships out there so I think getting it repaired will have to be a top priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted October 19, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2012 P&O say that Ventura will sail as scheduled today. The deck in question is Aluminium which has no structural strength or safety implications. Repairs will commence today in Southampton. See P&O Facebook/Twitter sites Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted October 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Strange how the flat section is cracked yet the top and bottom wooden trims are not. To me it looks more cosmetic than anything. Edit. I take that back......the other thread does give a better description and it does sound worse than the photo shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedex Posted October 19, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes but bear in mind the scaremonger aspect of any report! Seven tenths of the world is covered in sea - that's a lot of cruising to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted October 19, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes but bear in mind the scaremonger aspect of any report! Seven tenths of the world is covered in sea - that's a lot of cruising to do! And don't some people relish the chance to do some of that. As ever some of the speculation is way over the top. It should come with a health warning. Gan Canny Dai :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetlad Posted October 19, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I must admit that I'm always amazed at the number of "experts" that appear on any forum whenever there is a perceived problem. Me, I know nuthin.:o Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted October 19, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I must admit that I'm always amazed at the number of "experts" that appear on any forum whenever there is a perceived problem. Me, I know nuthin.:o Brian I know less than that:rolleyes::cool: Gan Canny Dai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nellydean Posted October 19, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Here you go: 19 October 2012 Last updated at 14:24 P&O's Ventura cruise ship undergoes crack repair work Repairs to a cruise ship are being made in Southampton after a crack appeared in its top deck while it was at sea. Passengers described the crack on board P&O's Ventura cruise ship as three inches (60mm) wide, stretching the entire width of the aluminium deck. The company said an inspector from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency is on board and the crack raised no structural strength or safety concerns. The ship is expected to resume sailing later on a short cruise to Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted October 28, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I must admit that I'm always amazed at the number of "experts" that appear on any forum whenever there is a perceived problem. Me, I know nuthin.:o Brian I know, I know, this sort of thing just cracks me up! :D Cheers, Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted October 28, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yikes, thats not good :eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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