Cruise Ship Engine Problems

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Cruise ship engine problems. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis is stuck in Portsmouth with a technical issue according to the cruise line. 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. The UK-based line has been flying passengers.

No details have yet been released as to when the engine issue will be fixed but they are currently working on it. Viking Sky s total loss of engine power was very nearly a disaster and Norwegian US and UK authorities are investigating. The Saga Sapphire is currently struck with motor-problems again this time whilst on a Norwegian Cruise and has been unable to leave Trömso.

Videos recorded March 23 by eyewitnesses showed a cruise ship adrift at sea off the west coast of Norway following an engine failure. Evacuation of passengers and crew is underway after the cruise ship Viking Sky experienced engine failure today March 23 2019. During her 12-day cruise out of Southampton UK the PO Ventura suffered engine failure and as a result issued a mayday.

Finally after the ship had travelled just 110 miles operators PO Cruises. The Viking Sky suffered engine failure on Saturday afternoon while en route to Stavanger from Tromso. By Rashid Haddou and Soo Youn.

Mar 23 2019. Some 1300 passengers and crew are to be evacuated by helicopters and if possible by SAR boats in heavy storm conditions. Public opinion affects cruise ship companies decisions.

Losing electrical power is devastating to ships. What the cruise ship will do for recompense is outlined on the ticket so passengers would do well to read everything especially the fine print. A Cruise Law News reader has alerted us to a major engine problem for the Saga Sapphire cruise ship which has broken down during a cruise through Norway.