Cruise Ship Engine Problems
The main advantage of the diesel-electric cruise ship engine systems is efficiency as they allow main engines to operate near the most efficient speed no matter if the ship is moving at 5 or 25 knots.
Cruise ship engine problems. Last month I wrote about an azipod failure on the Norwegian Star which resulted in the NCL ship limping around on an altered Asian itinerary much to the frustration of cruise vacationers. The specific engine issue is related to the ships maximum cruising speed. Investigations are underway into the cause of engine outtages on board a cruise ship that lost power on Saturday 23 March and was left adrift in heavy.
Authorities to probe cause of cruise ship engine failure. Five helicopters and several rescue ships were called in for the rescue. During her 12-day cruise out of Southampton UK the PO Ventura suffered engine failure and as a result issued a mayday.
What are the two major types of turbine failure. No details have yet been released as to when the engine issue will be fixed but they are currently working on it. Evacuation of passengers and crew is underway after the cruise ship Viking Sky experienced engine failure today March 23 2019.
February 26 2015. The Viking Sky suffered engine failure on Saturday afternoon while en route to Stavanger from Tromso. Public opinion affects cruise ship companies decisions.
NCLs Norwegian Star Suffers Engine Failure Again. Videos recorded March 23 by eyewitnesses showed a cruise ship adrift at sea off the west coast of Norway following an engine failure. With all this news about the new Viking cruise ship having catastrophic engine failure and her captain ordering an evac of all 1500 passengers i was wondering if that has happened to a NCL ship currently in operation.
There is very little recourse for the passenger when the cruise ships engine breaks down or when an accident occurs during the vacation. Mar 23 2019. The newest cruise ship from Saga Cruises the Saga Sapphire has brought its maiden voyage to an early and unexpected end due to engine trouble.
