Cruise ships in Weymouth Bay
Discussion
chrismoose91 said:
We are coming and going every two weeks at present, for supplies and fuel. We are now nearing the end of our repatriation for most crew and down to 10% of normal operating crew. Its eerily quiet on here without the buzz and busyness of normal operations. Quite sobering too!
What do you do all day?Likeomg said:
Im another unlucky gent stuck out at sea.
my 10 week contract has turned into 6 months so far... Thanks to the USA's CDC who still won't allow us to use commercial airlines.
we went from 8800 onboard to 300, it's picked back up slightly as we are a 'hotel ship' taking people (mainly marine officers) to barbados for charter flights (including me hopefully as my reliever is due today in Miami)
some pics from my drone for anyone interested (little bit warmer than Weymouth)
These were a few months ago before Harmony wen't down to Barbados with 4000 crew for charter flights
I really hope your situation is soon at an end, please update us as to how things pan out for you.my 10 week contract has turned into 6 months so far... Thanks to the USA's CDC who still won't allow us to use commercial airlines.
we went from 8800 onboard to 300, it's picked back up slightly as we are a 'hotel ship' taking people (mainly marine officers) to barbados for charter flights (including me hopefully as my reliever is due today in Miami)
some pics from my drone for anyone interested (little bit warmer than Weymouth)
These were a few months ago before Harmony wen't down to Barbados with 4000 crew for charter flights
Edited by Likeomg on Friday 3rd July 02:53
Edited by Likeomg on Friday 3rd July 03:01
I was on the Anthem and managed to get away from NYC a week before the flights stopped. I feel very fortunate and have much sympathy for those who got stuck.
Great drone pics, it's interesting seeing the one of CocoCay, that was my last port before heading home from Newark:
Maybe I’m missing the point but a big cruise ship with no passengers seems an ok place to be stuck? Maybe reality is different or the novelty wears off after a few weeks and months.
I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
El stovey said:
Maybe I’m missing the point but a big cruise ship with no passengers seems an ok place to be stuck? Maybe reality is different or the novelty wears off after a few weeks and months.
I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
One can only assume its not dripping with fresh lobsters, foie gras, and bubbly for the crew......I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
well we unfortunately had cases on my ship, so in April we went into full lockdown with about 1800 crew as a precaution, only ‘essential working crew’ allowed out, that lasted for about a month.
Everything closed down, still 10 weeks since we had a case onboard with no movements other than signing the odd bunch of crew off to a charter and we still aren’t allowed to open a bar or the gym... still luckily full salary unlike some companies who cut to 75%
Even the jogging track... we aren’t allowed to jog despite being a open deck...
Like above, it is a safe place to be you are shielded from covid but I have personal reasons involving a immediate family member with the big C so I’d like to get back sooner than later..
Food is up and down, we did get lobster for the international seafarers day last week...
Everything closed down, still 10 weeks since we had a case onboard with no movements other than signing the odd bunch of crew off to a charter and we still aren’t allowed to open a bar or the gym... still luckily full salary unlike some companies who cut to 75%
Even the jogging track... we aren’t allowed to jog despite being a open deck...
Like above, it is a safe place to be you are shielded from covid but I have personal reasons involving a immediate family member with the big C so I’d like to get back sooner than later..
Food is up and down, we did get lobster for the international seafarers day last week...
Edited by Likeomg on Friday 3rd July 13:16
El stovey said:
Maybe I’m missing the point but a big cruise ship with no passengers seems an ok place to be stuck? Maybe reality is different or the novelty wears off after a few weeks and months.
I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
Thought one of the guys on here was confined to his room (albeit I think he was in a suite) for the first 2 weeks?I suppose it depends on your circumstances etc.
I wouldn’t like it now having a family but if I was in my 20s and single etc I’d probably quite like it, there must be all sorts lockdown fun going on in them?
Hope you're doing okay Likeomg! The CDC are dragging it out for cruise ships over there now, we've managed to repatriate 97% of all crew now.
As to keeping ourselves entertained, we have the gym open, open decks etc.
Yes, I spent my first two weeks onboard in confinement, now I'm back to work, keeping the lights on. I'm one of a handful of engineers remaining onboard, due off in a few months.
Things are improving daily and we are working towards our return to service, although it's going to be odd.
Despite all onboard being quarantined initially and isolated from the outside world, social distancing is still being practiced as is reasonably possible.
As to keeping ourselves entertained, we have the gym open, open decks etc.
Yes, I spent my first two weeks onboard in confinement, now I'm back to work, keeping the lights on. I'm one of a handful of engineers remaining onboard, due off in a few months.
Things are improving daily and we are working towards our return to service, although it's going to be odd.
Despite all onboard being quarantined initially and isolated from the outside world, social distancing is still being practiced as is reasonably possible.
Yes CDC have been imo unreasonable.
we are on the way to Barbados now and i got the news today i will be on the charter to London in a week from now.
Luckily i didn't have to get isolated but the GF did, was a bit boring not seeing her for over 3 weeks. she managed to escape back to Nevada about 5 weeks ago and says its business as usual back home - other than protests etc.
we are on the way to Barbados now and i got the news today i will be on the charter to London in a week from now.
Luckily i didn't have to get isolated but the GF did, was a bit boring not seeing her for over 3 weeks. she managed to escape back to Nevada about 5 weeks ago and says its business as usual back home - other than protests etc.
this came up in my newletters and thought some may want to read from this thread :
https://gcaptain.com/the-worlds-cruise-ships-cant-...
https://gcaptain.com/the-worlds-cruise-ships-cant-...
Just had a look at
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:...
still quite a few big ships in Weymouth Bay. Ventura is just entering Portland Harbour.
Presumably this situation will continue until Covid is finally resolved?
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:...
still quite a few big ships in Weymouth Bay. Ventura is just entering Portland Harbour.
Presumably this situation will continue until Covid is finally resolved?
aeropilot said:
megaphone said:
Speaking to some of my contacts in the industry, most companies are looking at March 2021 to return to any normal cruising, in time for the European season.
Very optimistic I feel.March 2022 more like.
Early 21 is what many companies seem to be aiming for as star as I can tell.
Fred Olsen seem optimistic with some winter 21 cruises for sale.
Same with Carnival having winter 21 on their website
Tui Maranello winter 21 also
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 6th November 14:36
El stovey said:
aeropilot said:
megaphone said:
Speaking to some of my contacts in the industry, most companies are looking at March 2021 to return to any normal cruising, in time for the European season.
Very optimistic I feel.March 2022 more like.
I can't see them starting until a vaccine is up and working. Any sniff of covid on a ship will put them back to square one. No ports will let them in, PAX will get scared off.
I expect they will demand a vaccine cert before they let you board, that will be the only way going forward.
I expect they will demand a vaccine cert before they let you board, that will be the only way going forward.
megaphone said:
I can't see them starting until a vaccine is up and working. Any sniff of covid on a ship will put them back to square one. No ports will let them in, PAX will get scared off.
Yep......and that's still....*if* a vaccine is up and working.......and in the northern hemisphere that's not likely until end of next summer at the earliest I reckon.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff