Cruise Ship Engine Problems
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Cruise ship engine problems. Five helicopters and several rescue ships were called in for the rescue. Videos recorded March 23 by eyewitnesses showed a cruise ship adrift at sea off the west coast of Norway following an engine failure. Cruise ship engine failure where the responsible for moving the ship cease operating can be caused by any number of factors including mechanical issues.
Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis is stuck in Portsmouth with a technical issue according to the cruise line. Viking Cruises engine failure off Norway coast prompts rescue operation for 1300 people on board The ship regained power on Sunday morning after 479 were rescued. 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.
A passenger aboard the stricken cruise ship writes. Several years ago a cruise ship sailing off the coast of British Columbia experienced a sudden engine shut-off during a severe tight turn maneuver and while the sea was still calm. MS Ventura issued a mayday after the loss of propulsion power.
Two cruise ships dealt with engine-related issues Saturday morning with the Viking Sky having to be evacuated during dangerous conditions. Evacuation of passengers and crew is underway after the cruise ship Viking Sky experienced engine failure today March 23 2019. This was 10 days after its scheduled departure date which had repeatedly been put back because of engine troubles.
Mar 23 2019. The Saga Sapphire is currently struck with motor-problems again this time whilst on a Norwegian Cruise and has been unable to leave Trömso. The ship was on a 12-day sailing from Southampton UK when she suffered engine failure.
No details have yet been released as to when the engine issue will be fixed but they are currently working on it. Public opinion affects cruise ship companies decisions. The vessel is currently one kilometer off the coast of Farstad Norway.
