Hypo Posted September 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I found this video while searching You Tube. It shows the method used to replace the failed thrust bearing on Allure of the Seas a few weeks ago. Fascinating video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I agree, saw that a few weeks ago. Amazing how they walled off the back end of the ship to keep the water out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted September 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Very interesting... glad you found it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted September 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks for sharing. I know here in Oz most of those workers would have to be wearing safety orange by law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That was great been following it when she was done but hadn't seen the video before Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted September 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That repair work was performed back in March of this year. It was a pretty neat feat of engineering to dock the ship and isolate the affected azipod. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroQueen Posted September 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That was fascinating. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordcruiser Posted September 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Really cool vid...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 3, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks. That was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcatfish Posted September 3, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Great video! Nice cameo appearance by CD Ken Rush stacking deck chairs. Edited September 3, 2014 by Wildcatfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgnova Posted September 3, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Amazing - thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted September 3, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Now that the cofferdams have been built, all of RCCL's big ships can now use the Grand Bahamas drydock for azipod repairs. And since RCCL owns a share of GBSY, they won't be charged for storing the big things in between times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted September 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Am I reading the markings right? Did Allure get second-hand thrust bearings removed from the Solstice in 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted September 3, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Am I reading the markings right? Did Allure get second-hand thrust bearings removed from the Solstice in 2012? I didn't look that closely, but the ASSEMBLY may be from the Solstice, after being rebuilt. It's very common to have major assemblies like this that are rotated through the fleet (or other line's fleets), because you don't need to pay for a complete new assembly, just the wear parts, and this gives you one on hand whenever needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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