Based on an replace shared by Scenic Cruises, the Scenic Eclipse is at present in drydock in Galveston, Texas, for the set up of a brand new Azipod.
The brand new propulsion unit will substitute one that’s at present inoperable, the corporate defined in a social media put up.
Scenic added that it’s working carefully with its associate ABB Group to get the work accomplished in time for the vessel’s subsequent cruise.
The alternative Azipod might be delivered to Texas by way of a specifically chartered Antonov 124 plane, one of many world’s largest cargo planes, the corporate mentioned.
Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Group’s basic supervisor of ocean operations; Jason Flesher, director of discovery operations; and Darko Caput, director of marine & technical operations,, are on-site to make sure all work is accomplished and that the Scenic Eclipse is licensed for full operations.
The 2019-built vessel is scheduled to renew visitor service on Nov. 27, 2024, kicking off a winter schedule of expeditions to Antarctica and South America.
“We’re trying ahead to welcoming our company on board to create reminiscences to final a lifetime within the white continent,” Scenic mentioned.
In September, the corporate canceled three cruises onboard the Scenic Eclipse because of a problem with one of many vessel’s ABB Azipod propulsion models.
On the time, Scenic mentioned that the issue was affecting the propulsion capability of the 228-guest vessel, forcing it to navigate at decrease speeds.
Whereas the ship was nonetheless crusing safely, it was essential to safe a dry dock to hold out essential upkeep work onboard, the corporate added.
The affected cruises have been scheduled to sail to the Caribbean and South America between Oct. 24, 2024, and Nov. 27, 2024.
Constructed by the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia, the Scenic Eclipse initially entered service for Scenic Cruises in mid-2019.
The 16,500-ton vessel was later adopted by a sister ship, the Scenic Eclipse II, which debuted in April 2023.
