Showing posts with label drydock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drydock. Show all posts
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Pacific Princess 2019 Drydock Update
We don't know much of what changes will be occuring on the Pacific Princess during her drydock however we do know that it's about 25% longer drydock than she typically has. This is probably related to her age and requirements to replace some bigger components on the ship. A few photos below:
Monday, May 13, 2019
Final Update - Caribbean Princess Drydock
For the final update, we notice that MarineTraffic.com has reported that over the past 24 hours or so, the Caribbean princess has achieved 20.7knots, maximum speed. This would be faster than she has been able to sail for the past 2 years or so. This is a good sign that the problems have been generally resolved. More updates when photos become available.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Caribbean Princess - Drydock update 4/29/2019
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Atrium work
Lots of cranes
More cabling for MedallionNet?
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
More Caribbean Princess Updates - 4/23/2019
I came across a few more photos on the internet. These all indicated they were posted in the last 5 days however, there is a chance these could have been from the Crown's drydock - it's hard to say for sure. Either way, I would imagine the same work is happening on the Caribbean while its in such an extended drydock.
Cabin chairs getting inspected and fixed.
Explorers lounge couch being re-springed and re-upholstered (finally!)
More work in Explorers
Lots of work in Explorers
New couches?
New dining room chairs
More work in Explorers
Fixing up seats in the Princess Theater
The hard working Xaler team - note that it appears every seat in the theater will at a minimum get reconditioned.
Monday, April 22, 2019
Caribbean Princess Drydock/Wetdock Updates
Finding updates on the Caribbean Princess' drydock/wetdock has been challenging. There have been a few photos here and there posted on social media but its been very limited.
A user on CruiseCritic, Stuarth42, has mentioned that their son is working for Sulzer who is doing some of the engine repair work. The employee has indicated that it appears they are behind schedule. There is nothing to indicate this is true, so take it for what it is - a rumor.
A photo of the work team heading to the ship.
A user on CruiseCritic, Stuarth42, has mentioned that their son is working for Sulzer who is doing some of the engine repair work. The employee has indicated that it appears they are behind schedule. There is nothing to indicate this is true, so take it for what it is - a rumor.
A photo of the work team heading to the ship.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Emerald Princess 4/10/2019 Drydock update
There haven't been many updates around on the internet for the Emerald. We do know that she is receiving some new emission controls, new windows with UV tinting and some new carpeting. Her drydock ends on April 14th.
Booking.com
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Emerald Princess Heads to Drydock in Victoria
This evening, the Emerald is heading to drydock in Victoria. There are no major upgrades that have been confirmed but we have heard rumors of the first phase of Ocean Medallion equipment going in, some kids area remodels, and general maintenance and new soft touch materials. We'll be on the lookout online for photos and will post if we find them! It's only a 13 day drydock so the improvements are probably minimal.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Grand Princess Final Drydock Update and return to SFO - 3/18/2019
The Grand has completed her drydock and is on her way back to San Francisco. At about 9pm tonight she cleared the Columbia Bar in Astoria and will turn south. This post will include the last few photos and a tracker on her location. Hope you have all enjoyed following along. In about 3 weeks we will be trying to follow the Caribbean Princess along on her MONTH LONG drydock to replace an engine and make other improvements.
Some pictures are from the Facebook member "Martin Cruise" - others have been scoured from other internet sources.
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And now, the photos.
A final, beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest
New carpeting in the dining rooms
Crooners' sporting new seat decor
Updated drink station in the Horizon Court
Refreshed elevator interiors
New couch upholstery around Explorers lounge - it doesn't really go well with the carpet, in my opinion.
New paint, new props.
New hottub tiling around both Calypso and Neptune pools
Ocean Medallion ready? (but not enabled yet)
New information screens - these are even nicer than what the Star got in her drydock in 2017.
Work continues through the evening.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Grand Princess Drydock - 3/11/19 Update
Some more photos...
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In the drydock "Vigorous"
Fully out of the water
Looks like some work on balcony doors is happening
A lot of work under the waterline
The Grand isn't that large of a ship by modern standards, but this view shows that she is still very large.
Updates to the Neptune Pool and Reef area
The bulbous bow and thrusters
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Grand Princess - Drydock update 3/10/2019
I found some photos lurking around on the internet...
Looks like the Calypso Pool is getting new edging and perhaps tile
New carpet in the hallways
New tilework around the hottubs - thank goodness!
New deck railings
General maintenance and upkeep.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Following the Grand on her Drydock Journey
3/4/19 - 8:25pm PT update - The Grand cleared the Astoria Megler Bridge - unfortunately since it is night time, it was hard to see from the camera on the Astoria Column.
3/4/19 - 7:30 am PT update - The Grand is approximately 260 nautical miles from Astoria and 340 from Portland. At the current speed of 20.3 knots, she should enter the Columbia River around 7 to 8pm this evening, local time (Pacific time zone). Once in the Columbia River, she will likely have to reduce her speed to an average of 12 knots which would put her close to the Vigor drydock in NW Portland around 2 or 3am, local time.
3/3/19 - 2:40 pm PT update - The Grand should be departing soon.
I anticipate the Grand departing SF on March 3rd in the early afternoon and sailing to her drydock at Vigor Shipyards in Portland, OR shortly thereafter. It's about 31 hours at 18 knots from SF to Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River which would put the Grand sailing by Astoria in the evening of the 4th. She should then arrive at the shipyard just NW of Portland by midnight. The weather on the Pacific Coast looks reasonably peaceful for her transit. For those that are curious about Astoria and the Columbia river, the interface with the river and the Pacific is very treacherous due to geography, river current, and ocean tides. I go over my recent experience on the Eurodam on this page. I also highly recommend this book which talks in detail about Astoria and the challenges facing sailors, even to this day.
We'll be following along as she sails, and you can too by watching on this Marinetraffic link as well as the various webcams along the way:
As always, the Grand should have her webcam on
3/4/19 - 7:30 am PT update - The Grand is approximately 260 nautical miles from Astoria and 340 from Portland. At the current speed of 20.3 knots, she should enter the Columbia River around 7 to 8pm this evening, local time (Pacific time zone). Once in the Columbia River, she will likely have to reduce her speed to an average of 12 knots which would put her close to the Vigor drydock in NW Portland around 2 or 3am, local time.
3/3/19 - 2:40 pm PT update - The Grand should be departing soon.
I anticipate the Grand departing SF on March 3rd in the early afternoon and sailing to her drydock at Vigor Shipyards in Portland, OR shortly thereafter. It's about 31 hours at 18 knots from SF to Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River which would put the Grand sailing by Astoria in the evening of the 4th. She should then arrive at the shipyard just NW of Portland by midnight. The weather on the Pacific Coast looks reasonably peaceful for her transit. For those that are curious about Astoria and the Columbia river, the interface with the river and the Pacific is very treacherous due to geography, river current, and ocean tides. I go over my recent experience on the Eurodam on this page. I also highly recommend this book which talks in detail about Astoria and the challenges facing sailors, even to this day.
We'll be following along as she sails, and you can too by watching on this Marinetraffic link as well as the various webcams along the way:
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- Astoria Megler bridge from ODOT Office
- Astoria Megler bridge cam 1 - The Grand will sail under this span.
- Astoria Megler bridge cam 2 - The Grand will be visible from this north vantage point
- St Johns Bridge - The Grand may be visible sailing under this bridge very close to the shipyard.
As always, the Grand should have her webcam on
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