Power Problem on Nieuw Amsterdam

[MainStreetMouse]

People we know who are currently on the Nieuw Amsterdam just sent out the following message:

 

"The Captain just came on the PA and said, "Don't worry, we're a long way from land or shallow water." Good thing! We are currently moving along at 0 knots. The toilets won't flush, and the elevators don't work either. We still have electrical power in the cabin, but there is an electrical problem - a big one - they are working on it."

 

 

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Edited February 21, 2014 by MainStreetMouse

[aliaschief]

Wow! Will be interesting to hear more news of this development.

[solocanadian]

Good grief! Hope your friend keeps us posted and they get the problem solved in quick order.

[MainStreetMouse]

Good grief! Hope your friend keeps us posted and they get the problem solved in quick order.

 

He is a HAL frequent cruiser, 4 star mariner and always gets the onboard Internet package to keep everyone updated on facebook so I am sure he will update the NA's status if he can.

 

Hopefully the power isue will be resolved soon, they were on their way to Hald Moon Cay.

 

 

 

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[brichar499]

That's great. We're on the March 9 sailing.

[IRL_Joanie]

Just checked my Live Cruise Ship Tracker and Nieuw Amsterdam is underway at 19.3 knots at this time. http://www (DOT)livecruiseshiptracker(DOT)com/

 

She has a 4 other Cruise ships North East and South West of her, but not close enough to look like they are giving any assistance. See the Attachment:

 

Screen Shot was taken at 10:02 this morning MST

 

 

Joanie

Edited February 21, 2014 by IRL_Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

Hopefully this screen shot will show better that NA is doing well. The screen automatically refreshes every 90 seconds or so.

 

This was at 10:17 thei morning

 

 

Joanie

[Murray's Pop]

Just checked my Live Cruise Ship Tracker and Nieuw Amsterdam is underway at 19.3 knots at this time. http://www (DOT)livecruiseshiptracker(DOT)com/

 

She has a 4 other Cruise ships North East and South West of her, but not close enough to look like they are giving any assistance. See the Attachment:

 

Screen Shot was taken at 10:02 this morning MST

 

[ATTACH]303061[/ATTACH]

 

Joanie

 

The time the location was provided was 04:59 UTC, which equates to yesterday at almost 9PM Pacific time. There is no new update of location from last night.

[aliaschief]

Thanks Joanie and I liked that tracking site.

[ShenValleyGal]

The time the location was provided was 04:59 UTC' date=' which equates to yesterday at almost 9PM Pacific time. There is no new update of location from last night.[/quote']

 

Same thing I noticed when I clicked on the Nieuw Amsterdam - last updated over 12 hours ago.

[IRL_Joanie]

The time the location was provided was 04:59 UTC' date=' which equates to yesterday at almost 9PM Pacific time. There is no new update of location from last night.[/quote']

 

Hmmmmmm, whatever has happened happened around 2014-02-21 13:58 UTC Midday position 0 speed and course now listed.

 

Prior to that she was listed 2014-02-21 01:16 Midnight position 18.8 knots and Course at 302

 

http://www0(DOT)marinetraffic(DOT)com/ais/datasheet.aspx?MMSI=246648000&SHIPNAME=NIEUW%20AMSTERDAM&datasource=ITINERARIES

 

So looks like the OP got the info extremely fast for which I am so glad they were able to post for us:)

 

Joanie

[sail7seas]

Doesn't sound like a full power loss if he has power in his cabin and the satelite was receiving and sending e-mails.

 

Hope all is back on line soon and everyone stays safe.

[Murray's Pop]

Just looked again, no change from before. Last position report is now over 13 hours old - nothing more recent.

[MainStreetMouse]

Good News, problem appears to have been fixed!

 

Facebook Update from passenger on board:

 

"Moving right along... we're now cruising at 18 knots. We reach Half Moon Cay tomorrow. The electrical problem was fixed and everything is working as it should, as far as we know. There was also no running water and no AC for a while. Very glad the problem was solved!"

 

 

 

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[two4me]

I can hear it now on the ship...

" Need more power, captain" lol

[aliaschief]

A happy ending and thanks for keeping us aware.

[sail7seas]

I'm really not trying to be a smart mouth but it occurs to me there are a great many cities/towns in U.S. right now with power outages. We've had a severe winter across this country and I am sure there are far more people in cold homes with no lights because of severe winter weather than there are guests without a/c aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. They likely are at more risk of injury/illness than those on the ship due to the severe conditions. I realize those homes are not in the middle of the ocean but we know help is available in the Caribbean if a ship needs assistance in MOST cases.

 

Maybe we get a little overly excited when we hear a ship has a temporary power outage?

 

And, yes, we've been aboard when such has happened and it never occured to me I needed to report it on Facebook. :D (but I'm not much into that social media thing.)

 

Edited February 21, 2014 by sail7seas

[Sea Belle]

I'm really not trying to be a smart mouth but it occurs to me there are a great many cities/towns in U.S. right now with power outages. We've had a severe winter across this country and I am sure there are far more people in cold homes with no lights because of severe winter weather than there are guests without a/c aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. They likely are at more risk of injury/illness than those on the ship due to the severe conditions. I realize those homes are not in the middle of the ocean but we know help is available in the Caribbean if a ship needs assistance in MOST cases.

 

Maybe we get a little overly excited when we hear a ship has a temporary power outage?

 

And, yes, we've been aboard when such has happened and it never occured to me I needed to report it on Facebook. :D (but I'm not much into that social media thing.)

 

 

The person who reported the outage on Facebook is a "friend" of mine and did the reporting with a good sense of humor....called it an adventure....no real complaints. That is a couple who are HAL fans and are using the cruises to evade the cold north for a while. It might help you to understand his post by knowing he is posting daily pictures of beautiful flowers, fun ports, sunsets, smiling crew and delicious foods etc. to keep us in the loop. Besides the HAL Facebook page there are several private HAL Facebook groups. :D

[zookiebird]

First the cabin attack then a power problem. One hell of a cruise.

[cate54]

That's great. We're on the March 9 sailing.

 

We are on the same cruise as well. Here's hoping the the NA will have some better luck now.

Edited February 21, 2014 by cate54

[Himself]

Good News, problem appears to have been fixed!

 

Facebook Update from passenger on board:

 

"Moving right along... we're now cruising at 18 knots. We reach Half Moon Cay tomorrow. The electrical problem was fixed and everything is working as it should, as far as we know. There was also no running water and no AC for a while. Very glad the problem was solved!"

 

 

 

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That is good to hear!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Glad to hear that Nieuw Amsterdam now has power and is headed towards HMC.

Hope she doesn't have any more problems.

[mamaofami]

I'm happy the power is restored and hoping there's smooth sailing from now on.

[Himself]

It must be scary not to have power. Makes one feel as though they are on Carnival!

[sail7seas]

The person who reported the outage on Facebook is a "friend" of mine and did the reporting with a good sense of humor....called it an adventure....no real complaints. That is a couple who are HAL fans and are using the cruises to evade the cold north for a while. It might help you to understand his post by knowing he is posting daily pictures of beautiful flowers, fun ports, sunsets, smiling crew and delicious foods etc. to keep us in the loop. Besides the HAL Facebook page there are several private HAL Facebook groups. :D

 

 

It is certainly his (and anyone's) right to post whatever they want, wherever they want. I just made an observation in my post of something that passed through my mind when thinking about how severe that short term outage was. No one wants to lose access to conveniences and comforts we all expect to have available to us but I think we sometimes over react.

IMO