There's a heightened probability of a fire or other type of emergency aboard ship when it's in drydock, due to the types of construction work being done and the addition of flammable material aboard. Just like at sea, the crew needs to be ready and have everyone trained. Dealing with an emergency in drydock is much different than doing so at sea. For that reason they need to practice emergency drills not only for the crew, but also for all the contractors aboard who aren't used to being aboard a ship. In this video, Christopher Bean, Chief Safety Office aboard Radiance of the Seas, shows us an emergency drill being run during the drydock in Victoria (BC).
Friday, June 3, 2011
Video from Radiance of the Seas' Drydock Showing New Staterooms Being Added
In this video for Radiance of the Seas' drydock, project manager Brett Vitols, shows us some of the work being done to add 15 staterooms and suites to the ship. The new accommodations will be all types from a Family Suite to staterooms for single travelers.
Video under the Hull During the Drydock of Radiance of the Seas
The main reason for a ship to go into drydock is to do work on the hull under the waterline. In this video, Jim Dixon, the manager of marine operations during Radiance of the Seas' drydock, shows us some of the projects being carried out under the ship while it is in the Victoria Shipyard.
Video of Maintenance on the Azipod Propulsion System aboard Radiance of the Seas
To work on many parts of the Azipod propulsion system, the only way to do it is when the ship is out of the water. During a scheduled drydock, such as this one for Radiance of the Seas, work on the propulsion system is a major item on the "to do" list. It also gives us a chance to see exactly what the units look like. During this drydock they are doing a routine replacement of the thrust bearings, and more unusual, they are also replacing the propellers blades with a new more fuel-efficient design.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Video of Radiance of the Seas Getting New Pool Deck
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas is still in drydock at Victoria, BC, and the latest video update from the ship shows the pool deck being replaced with a covering called "future teak." Area revitalization manager Denise Pedersen Key-Tielebein says the project is behind schedule due to the weather, but they are working to get back on track by June 9.
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