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MBP&O2/O

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  1. I have been totally 'dead ship' twice in unfavourable circumstances. The first time wasbeing towedoutof a drydock by two tugs. We had no engines. No problem until a sudden squall which caused one tug to snap its line and the remaining one couldn't cope. All we could do, on the poop, was stand clear when we collided with the jetty. A surreal experienceπŸ™‚ The other time was in force 8 when we lost the main engine and within an hour we lost the emergency generator. That was 'interesting' πŸ™‚ I dread to think what was going through their minds when they realised just exactly what was going to happen.
  2. For what it is worth, the last time I was seriously involved in a dry dock it was on an oil tanker. The following surveys were made: (a) 3rd Special Survey of the hull with thickness determination. (b) Docking Survey. (c) Annual Survey. (d) Safety Equipment Survey. (e) Safety Construction Survey. (f) Load Line Survey. (g) Completion of Continuous Machinery Survey. (h) Tailshaft Survey. The reason I was involved, was that the DD was in April and the ship sank the following January. I was2/O at the time. The reason was suspected metal fatigue on a cooling pipe. Just to prove that even a DD isn't perfect 🀣
  3. It would be interesting to know exactly what happened, why it happened, and what the damage was.
  4. Unfortunately it is not what you or I believe that counts .... it is what the company safety officers perceive the risk to be. πŸ™‚ Having been there and worn the tee-shirt I will concur with their decision to ban them.🫑
  5. Ballpark ...we used to take about 30 days from the Arabian Gulf to Europe or the other way round. Where from/to could make a couple of days difference. This was a base speed of 15 knots. The only 'stop' was a very brief stores r/v with a launch off Robben Island.
  6. I understand that some cruise lines may object to this practice citing fire / safety issues. It could be worth some research?
  7. Must have been one BIG bang πŸ™‚ I've been on a few ships where we have gone alongside and damaged the paintwork but have never seen a puncture. The going rate in those days was to come alongside, broadside, at a speed of 1 metre per minute.
  8. IMHO SS UK really don't care. They have set themselves very low standards and they consistently fail to meet them. Since covid every dealing I have had with them has been less than satisfactory. Even my TA whom I now use is getting frustrated with them.
  9. I tried mock booking with them. Two adults with three cases. The 'basic limo' was classified as too small so an upgrade in size was required .... at double the price. I think not 😁 I remember someone pointing out that pre D2D they suddenly offered a 'free' limo service. Coincidentally the prices of the few cruises it was offered on increased by Β£200? If you did not want the service they offered a 'refund' of Β£100. Taking the Mickley is a polite interpretation πŸ™‚
  10. We had a lovely meal at Ennio's, an Italian within walking distance of the PI. Town Quay I believe? Bookings suggested.
  11. Possibly via a TA who hasn't sold their 'allocation ' ?
  12. Not as busy on that day πŸ™‚ Just three others, a Carnival, a Princess, and Silversea.
  13. It will be an interesting day for you. Also scheduled to be in port the same day ..3 June 2024 Celebrity Edge Discovery Princess Eurodam Koningsdam Norwegian Sun The town could be heaving.
  14. MBP&O2/O

    SS/SB

    My last cruise was SB. One night a guy came into the MDR wearing jeans and a faded round neck tee shirt with the obligatory logo. He then complained he was cold so staff fetched him a blanket to wrap around his shoulders. Encouragement not enforcement? I understand questions were asked at the time but ..... Having said that, imho, the whole F&B department was shocking in its management....
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