Danny_Labrador
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Does anyone know exactly what is wrong with the cruise ship Aurora ? I am fascinated but none of the web news sites report the nature of the fault just the cost of coping with it – anyone know ?
Whats wrong with Aurora ?
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Peppermint
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It's a well kept secret. I've got mates in shipping who are gagging to find out.
pvb
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The rumours are that...
The Aurora features diesel-electric propulsion, with two 20 megawatt electric motors! Rumours are that they're having to replace the starboard electric motor, which supposedly weighs 180 tons. This apparently involves cutting a hole in the hull. Can't be a quick job!
There's an interesting pdf file on the Aurora's propulsion system here.
The Aurora features diesel-electric propulsion, with two 20 megawatt electric motors! Rumours are that they're having to replace the starboard electric motor, which supposedly weighs 180 tons. This apparently involves cutting a hole in the hull. Can't be a quick job!
There's an interesting pdf file on the Aurora's propulsion system here.
Mirelle
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Re: The rumours are that...
I'd put money on that. There have been other failures with similar systems.
I'd put money on that. There have been other failures with similar systems.
Oldhand
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Re: The rumours are that...
If you can believe South BBC News, yes they are having to cut a hole in the bottom of the ship in order to replace a primary propulsion motor.
If you can believe South BBC News, yes they are having to cut a hole in the bottom of the ship in order to replace a primary propulsion motor.
silvertop
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Re: The rumours are that...
3 day cruises been advertised for April, assuming this is a trial cruise. Hope that it goes further than Isle of White cause im booked on it. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
3 day cruises been advertised for April, assuming this is a trial cruise. Hope that it goes further than Isle of White cause im booked on it. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Mirelle
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Today\'s news:
" The Aurora, operated by P&O Cruises, is undergoing repairs at Lloyd Werft’s yard at Bremerhaven and the work is being combined with a refit, originally scheduled for later in the year.
"A spokesman for Sam Electronics, which supplied the Aurora’sstarboard propulsion motor, said earlier this month that the motor’s failure was linked to insulation coils supplied by a subcontractor which failed to dampen vibration at higher speeds.
"The Aurora is expected to resume service on April 22 with a two-day cruise to Belgium, followed by a 17-day round trip from Southampton taking in destinations like Majorca"
Front page of today's "Lloyd's List".
" The Aurora, operated by P&O Cruises, is undergoing repairs at Lloyd Werft’s yard at Bremerhaven and the work is being combined with a refit, originally scheduled for later in the year.
"A spokesman for Sam Electronics, which supplied the Aurora’sstarboard propulsion motor, said earlier this month that the motor’s failure was linked to insulation coils supplied by a subcontractor which failed to dampen vibration at higher speeds.
"The Aurora is expected to resume service on April 22 with a two-day cruise to Belgium, followed by a 17-day round trip from Southampton taking in destinations like Majorca"
Front page of today's "Lloyd's List".
