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quote: Whilst passengers were boarding P&O’s Pacific Sky in Brisbane Australia a boiler valve blew. Passengers remained onboard and it was reported they had an excellent night whist berthed in the Brisbane River. However, the next morning passengers were advised that repairs could not be made at that time and that her cruises had been cancelled until further notice.
is it on its way to Port Vila? or maybe doing some sea trials? who knows!
quote: Engineers commenced repairs as divers spent considerable time in the water to fix the problem. Then, when the all clear was given on Monday, another mechanical problem surfaced and Pacific Sky was further delayed. She finally departed Brisbane 29½ hours late. The 12 night Pacific cruise has been shortened to 10 and passengers will receive some kind of compensation, however, P&O would not comment.
What a pity that we downunder have the old ships that the directors in Head Office want to screw dollars out of........
You will see the difference on your upcoming cruise.
[ 11-02-2004: Message edited by: bmajor ]
An unfortunate choice of words, Mr. Cunard.
Sorry, coudn't resist.
[ 11-02-2004: Message edited by: phil_a ]
when pacific sky moves on, could a different 'new' ship do as the pacific princess does? ie send an Aurora or Oriana or heck a Destiny or Glory down under for 5?6?month period to cruise alongside the pacific sun.
That way we could cruise year round on pacific sun, and then during the peak time pick from a nice new big ship - just a thought!
quote:Originally posted by phil_a:it would be nice BUT - just cause P&O Australia is now called Carnival Australia, i still cant see them investing that much money. (ie for any new build - only the second best for us aussies!)[ 11-02-2004: Message edited by: phil_a ]
Why has Australia always been the cruise area where shipping lines (such as P&O) sent there older passenger vessels?
quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:Why has Australia always been the cruise area where shipping lines (such as P&O) sent there older passenger vessels?
cruisng never really boomed until now in australia.......look i no Pacific Sky is old and so is the PAcific Sun.......u need to look at it like this,,,,pacific sun isn't tht bad its had a 35 million refit........they are our party boats ..........and we also have pacific princess which is brand new for 6 months of the year for a more up market.........we also have sahire princess for 2 months this year,,,,,,the 5-star Orion doing coastal cruises year round beging soon...........and other visitors, such as super-star leo..........look it isn't all that bad.....now cruising is becoming big in australia we will seen things start up,,,,,it already has,,, go back five year we had the crummy little fair princess and a few vistors......look how much has changed in five years imagine another 5
quote:Originally posted by P&Ocruiser:Pacific SKy is SINKING........press realese state tht her engines blew on the way to villa,,,,,blasting a hole in the side of the ship.......the ship immediatly turned around and is heading for brisbane......p&o arn't sure if the pacific sky will make it back to brisbane so they have evacuated the ship,,,,,,leaving only the captain and a few officers and crew aboard......those in the life boats are being airlifted to brisbane while they wait for the nearrest vessel to arrive which could be some time
did i scare anyone........everything is true except the sinking and evacuation part.......see http://www.e-cruiseworld.com/
Pam
quote:Originally posted by P&Ocruiser:did i scare anyone
Between them the lower yields and the requirement for smaller ships drives the decisions to relocate the older, smaller, cheaper (ie less capital-intensive) ships to Australia.
quote: a problem with its starboard engine and could not operate at full speed... forced the cruise ship to return to Brisbane a week early.Mr Smith said the Pacific Sky's engine problems, which were discovered at sea about 600km north-east of Brisbane, were unrelated to its earlier difficulties in port and posed no threat to the safety of the ship's passengers.the Pacific Sky was expected to return to its berth at Pinkenbah wharf on the Brisbane River about 6am on FridayMr Smith defended the ship's record and said its maintenance program had been up to scratch."The Pacific Sky is maintained to a very high degree of technical vigilance," Mr Smith saidPassengers would get a full refund and a 25 per cent credit on their next cruise.
Mr Smith said the Pacific Sky's engine problems, which were discovered at sea about 600km north-east of Brisbane, were unrelated to its earlier difficulties in port and posed no threat to the safety of the ship's passengers.
the Pacific Sky was expected to return to its berth at Pinkenbah wharf on the Brisbane River about 6am on Friday
Mr Smith defended the ship's record and said its maintenance program had been up to scratch."The Pacific Sky is maintained to a very high degree of technical vigilance," Mr Smith said
Passengers would get a full refund and a 25 per cent credit on their next cruise.
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