She's looking good!

[tak2]

Marion and Mark,

 

Perhaps the captain will tell us if we ask?;)

[TKS]

One of our co-workers recently sailed a TA on another line, and the captain shut off all deck lighting for about an hour one night so star gazers could enjoy true darkness. I'm sure the safety lights were left on, but that's about as close as we can get today. Maybe if we ask it can be scheduled.

Kay

[CintiPam]

We had a bit of star-gazing on our June 2009 Nautica cruise from Athens to Rome. When we passed Stomboli around 10:30 or 11 PM, Leslie Jon had the crew turn off all the lights on deck (except for the running lights) for about 30 minutes in order to better view the volcano.

 

There was an amateur astronomer on board with a laser pointer who then pointed out some constellations. It was a dark clear night, so with the lights out, we really got to see a lot of stars plus some great volcano action.

[Mparis184]

I would like to do that on the Marina. Since she is our Cruise Director that might be possible...thanks

 

Marion

[LHT28]

I would like to do that on the Marina. Since she is our Cruise Director that might be possible...thanks

 

Marion

FYI ;)

Leslie Jon is a male

[Rickey 88]

I wouldn't count on it! If you take a close look at the foredeck on any ship, note the coiled landing ropes, the chains to haul up the anchor and other obstacles.

 

Can't you just imagine some passenger stumbling over ropes or chains, or worse - accidentally setting off the lowering of the anchor!! What a mess - especially if the ship were tied to a dock!!

 

I posted the above on Nov. 26th - and today, Nov. 30th, a news release states that a man is now facing felony charges by releasing the anchor on board the Ryndam. He entered the foredeck, put on gloves and released the anchor.

 

According to the USCG, releasing the anchor could have caused serious damage to the rudder or propeller, or could have even punctured the ship's hull causing flooding or even sinking the vessel.

 

Do you still persist in demanding that you be granted access to the foredeck?

[Druke I]

The anchor dropped (released) on Ryndam was the stern anchor, and its machinery etc are aft, not on the foredeck.

 

Be that as it may, it was a restricted area, and a very dangerous "stunt".

[Mparis184]

FYI ;)

Leslie Jon is a male

 

Thanks, I had no idea, we never crossed paths.

 

Marion

[gillianrose]

The anchor dropped (released) on Ryndam was the stern anchor, and its machinery etc are aft, not on the foredeck.

 

I am always glad to read your posts, since you clearly understand your away around a ship, around many ships, from what I have read.