WIND CAUSES SHIP TO LIST TO ONE SIDE AND TURN AROUND, CRUISE NEWS
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The creator provides several updates regarding the cruise industry, focusing on weather incidents, ship renovations, and leadership changes. A significant portion of the video details an incident involving the Crown Princess during a world cruise. The ship encountered high winds reaching 50 knots, causing it to list between six and seven degrees. While the captain successfully turned the ship to stabilize it and no injuries were reported, the weather caused items to fall off shelves and led to the temporary closure of various onboard activities like the casino and live music. The video also covers renovations on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, specifically the expansion of the smoke free casino into the Crown Lounge, noting that no compensation is being offered to passengers during the construction. Additionally, the creator discusses the retirement of Richard Bain from the Royal Caribbean Group, highlighting his long career and influence on ship design. Finally, the report mentions that the Sun Princess has completed preliminary sea trials and has entered dry dock for finishing touches before its upcoming delivery.
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She ran into some wind that caused the ship to list to one side so dramatically that they had to turn the ship around to make sure it got stable enough before continuing on.
Richard Bain has been with the company in this position since 1988. That's a long long time in this position.
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