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Majestic America Line's paddlewheeler EMPRESS OF THE NORTH |
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Following the grounding of Majestic America Line's paddlewheeler EMPRESS OF THE NORTH on May 14 (see the rest of the story), the vessel entered Alaska Ship & Dry Dock at Ketchikan. Now the boat must leave before the work is completed as the shipyard has another damaged ship to repair. (SEABULK NEVADA, an oil spill response vessel that serves oil tankers in Prince William Sound, was damaged in a March grounding). The shipyard will perform a portion of the 360-foot EMPRESS's permanent repairs and will stabilize the vessel for her passage south next week to an unnamed shipyard. The impact of the grounding had torn several holes in the hull and damaged one of the propellers. The National Transportation Safety Board and Coast Guard are investigating the incident. Cruises for EMPRESS OF THE NORTH have been cancelled until June 23 so far. |
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NCL announce the sale of the m/v MARCO POLO |
| Star Cruises/Norwegian Cruise Line, owners of Orient Lines and its only ship, the classic MV MARCO POLO (ex ALEXANDR PUSHKIN) announced that the ship has been sold to new operators to begin a new career in the summer of 2008. Following her repositioning cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon in March 2008, the 1965-built, 18,650 gt, 850 passenger ship will be delivered to her new owners, who remain undisclosed at this time. |
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