turquoise 6 Posted April 11, 2014 Author #726 Share Posted April 11, 2014 No news is good news. I guess?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted April 14, 2014 #727 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well, not thought to the end. In fact QM2 is long occupied by Germans :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted April 14, 2014 #728 Share Posted April 14, 2014 The Wikipedia reference does not reflect the developments of the last couple of years and should be updated. It seems that the majority of shares belongs to Carnival in the US, which is where the company policy is developed, and probably with the UK offices contributing. This has tax reasons and the tendency is obvious. Actually, Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) is a corporation registered in Panama, so CCL does not pay corporate US tax. The largest individual stockholder is Mickey Arison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted April 14, 2014 #729 Share Posted April 14, 2014 The company lawyer knows it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted April 14, 2014 #730 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well, not thought to the end. In fact QM2 is long occupied by Germans :D Really? Well, don't count on a quick surrender :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted April 14, 2014 #731 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Why surrender if facts are evident :cool: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted April 14, 2014 #732 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Why surrender if facts are evident :cool: :D I have no idea which set of facts you feel are evident; cunardaddict wrote that " In fact QM2 is long occupied by Germans". Best for me to leave you both to enjoy your conversation since I'm having a really hard time understanding what the hell you are talking about. Cheers, -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted April 14, 2014 #733 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I have no idea which set of facts you feel are evident; cunardaddict wrote that " In fact QM2 is long occupied by Germans".Best for me to leave you both to enjoy your conversation since I'm having a really hard time understanding what the hell you are talking about. Cheers, -S. We're just teasing a little bit ... where's your humour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted April 14, 2014 #734 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Actually, Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) is a corporation registered in Panama, so CCL does not pay corporate US tax. The largest individual stockholder is Mickey Arison. Or did you mean Carnival Corporation & plc? "Carnival Corporation is the larger of the two holding companies and is incorporated in Panama with its primary stock listing on the New York Stock Exchange" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Corporation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted April 14, 2014 #735 Share Posted April 14, 2014 P&O is also owned by Carnival (CCL). I wonder if our resident Liner broken record is also claiming that P&O is an American cruise line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted April 14, 2014 #736 Share Posted April 14, 2014 This should be defined in the articles of association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted April 14, 2014 #737 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Only 25 more days until the magnificent Queen Mary 2 sails from Southhampton on a spectacular 10th Anniversary transatlantic crossing to Brooklyn, USA. Accompanied out of Southampton by the Queen Vic and Queen Liz to the sounds of anthems and fireworks. Prince Phillip will be aboard for lunch on sailing day and Commodore Warwick and ship architect Dr Stephen Payne will be along for the crossing Not bad for a misused "Liner"[emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted April 14, 2014 Author #738 Share Posted April 14, 2014 P&O is also owned by Carnival (CCL). I wonder if our resident Liner broken record is also claiming that P&O is an American cruise line? I suggest you go with your question to The P&0 post. Cats may a very good suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted April 14, 2014 Author #739 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Only 25 more days until the magnificent Queen Mary 2 sails from Southhampton on a spectacular 10th Anniversary transatlantic crossing to Brooklyn, USA. Accompanied out of Southampton by the Queen Vic and Queen Liz to the sounds of anthems and fireworks. Prince Phillip will be aboard for lunch on sailing day and Commodore Warwick and ship architect Dr Stephen Payne will be along for the crossing Not bad for a misused "Liner"[emoji106] This is what the RMS Queen Mary 2 was meant to do and is coming back after a 3 month absence , in Style!!!! I had the honor of sailing with Commodore Warkick on the QM2 He was at the book signing on a very rough day in the commodore club. The ship was rolling up and down, and yet His signature was written as direct as if he was on dry land .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted April 14, 2014 #740 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Commodore "Warkick" was in charge when I was on the Maiden Tandem voyage in April 2004 with the QE2 alongside for the ride The ocean was smooth as silk. What the QM2 was meant for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted April 14, 2014 #741 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Really? Well, don't count on a quick surrender :D Brave, carry on.:thumbup: May 9th will be a beginning of this year's campaign. Complete surrender is expected by May 11th 6pm.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted April 14, 2014 Author #742 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Commodore "Warkick" was in charge when I was on the Maiden Tandem voyage in April 2004 with the QE2 alongside for the ride The ocean was smooth as silk. What the QM2 was meant for! Warkick for those in the "know" as when he sailed On the QE2. & QM2 he would "kick A" Never Avoid a storm. Head directly into the rough Seas. The rough seas:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted April 14, 2014 #743 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Brave, carry on.:thumbup: May 9th will be a beginning of this year's campaign. Complete surrender is expected by May 11th 6pm.:eek: May 11,.....6pm,......I'll be sitting in the Commodore. Anything I should know???? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted April 14, 2014 #744 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Warkick for those in the "know" as when he sailedOn the QE2. & QM2 he would "kick A" Never Avoid a storm. Head directly into the rough Seas. The rough seas:D So he was a really crappy captain then...thanks for the info. Glad he's retired now and Captains who don't go out of their way to make passengers uncomfortable have taken his place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted April 14, 2014 Author #745 Share Posted April 14, 2014 So he was a really crappy captain then...thanks for the info. Glad he's retired now and Captains who don't go out of their way to make passengers uncomfortable have taken his place He was the best! He sailed the ships and got us safe and sound to the next port. His record speaks for himself He knew the ship he sailed on and was a pro!!! The QM2 and the QE2 are Ocean Liners meant to sail on all types Of seas . Stabilizers are used to make the smoothest Ride . Navigational state of the art are on board to help . Note* the new Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria are Not built as Ocean Liners. They are built for cruises on calmer seas Getting into shallow ports . Back to the point , Commodore Warwick is A pro.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leucothea Posted April 14, 2014 #746 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Warkick for those in the "know" as when he sailedOn the QE2. & QM2 he would "kick A" Never Avoid a storm. Head directly into the rough Seas. The rough seas:D Yes, I was on the QE2 for one of those! I recall being told that the Captain was not avoiding the storm, but going right through it, and it was unbelievable! A jumping roller coaster with furniture on the move, and nowhere to be but horizontal and firmly gripping your bed. I believe there was resulting damage to the ship. However, he was a very good Captain otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted April 14, 2014 Author #747 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Yes, I was on the QE2 for one of those! I recall being told that the Captain was not avoiding the storm, but going right through it, and it was unbelievable! A jumping roller coaster with furniture on the move, and nowhere to be but horizontal and firmly gripping your bed. I believe there was resulting damage to the ship. However, he was a very good Captain otherwise. Wow , I know how that felt . Although with all due Respect to Commodore Warwick , he did dodge Many hurricanes and lows on the transatlantic run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leucothea Posted April 15, 2014 #748 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Wow , I know how that felt . Although with all dueRespect to Commodore Warwick , he did dodge Many hurricanes and lows on the transatlantic run Yes, Commodore rather (I assume he was in 2002). I have great respect for Commodore Warwick. Even though it was quite an experience, I thought it was rather romantic and very British to just get on with it and brave the storm. Apart from being very seasick (and after my mega-shot) I quite enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted April 15, 2014 #749 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Commodore Warwick was in command in January, 2006, when one of QM2's propellers struck the channel wall leaving Fort Lauderdale and she had to run on three pods for the next half year. Rumor at the time had it that he, not the pilot, was to blame, but I hope that's not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted April 15, 2014 #750 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The only place (aside from special circumstances) where a pilot has liability for navigational errors is the Panama Canal. http://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/PilotLiability1204.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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