rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Pattaya: No truth to rumor that luxury liner was damaged on rocks in the bay Image: Sophon Rumors flew yesterday that a luxury liner on a Gulf of Thailand cruise had hit rocks in Pattaya Bay. The suggestions were made by fisherman who saw the 43,188 ton "The World" make an unscheduled stop two nautical miles offshore between the Royal Cliff Hotel and Koh Larn. It was a false alarm. The captain of the ship had decided to drop anchor as there were one to two meter waves in the vicinity and it was felt this might be uncomfortable for passengers. It had stopped in waters that were deep enough. There were 147 passengers and 293 others aboard the Bahamas registered vessel. The ship had come from Singapore and was on a trip taking in Koh Samui, Koh Koot and Hua Hin. Yesterday authorities in Pattaya were contacted to allow passengers to disembark to the Bali Hai port and enjoy a night out in Pattaya before the ship continued on its way to Hua Hin. Sophon reported that it is hoped many luxury liners will visit Pattaya in the future. Source: Sophon -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-12-07 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Visiting Pattaya after Singapore is like eating somtum after a 5* dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 guessing the waters were not deep enough after all if it hit rock !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 What´s important here? That there is rocks in the water, or that a captain of a cruise liner drive over them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 one to two meter waves in the vicinity and it was felt this might be uncomfortable for passengers. Total nonsense ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Whats the meaning of that squiggly sign just ahead of the side thruster warning? Seen it on many occasions, always wondered what it meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchaburi Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The sign is it has a Bulbous Bow ( noise ) on the front of the ship. It is under the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apophyss Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Only 2 safety boats ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraynz Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 This ship is exactly in front of my condo. It isn't stuck on rocks. Passengers are being shuttled across to Bali hai pier. Then return later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofacloud Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Yes, absolutely no truth to the rumors. The cap'n felt a wave of nostalgia reminiscing his childhood on a sampan and made a quick stop to take a leak from the stern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: There were 147 passengers and 293 others aboard What were these others? Some crew but hardly likely to outnumber the passengers two to one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: It was a false alarm. The captain of the ship had decided to drop anchor as there were one to two meter waves in the vicinity and it was felt this might be uncomfortable for passengers A bumpy ride in the shuttle boat going to and from bali Hai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Thian said: Visiting Pattaya after Singapore is like eating somtum after a 5* dinner. Singapore is a Bore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 33 minutes ago, mikebell said: What were these others? Some crew but hardly likely to outnumber the passengers two to one! It looks like ship is all Suites could be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Daffy D said: Whats the meaning of that squiggly sign just ahead of the side thruster warning? Seen it on many occasions, always wondered what it meant "Entrance for Pirates?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, mikebell said: What were these others? Some crew but hardly likely to outnumber the passengers two to one! More than 200 illegals? Hmmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Isaanbiker said: "Entrance for Pirates?" It's the only area near the ship you can smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: Rumors flew yesterday that a luxury liner on a Gulf of Thailand cruise had hit rocks in Pattaya Bay. More likely to be a few million plastic bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, murraynz said: This ship is exactly in front of my condo. It isn't stuck on rocks. Passengers are being shuttled across to Bali hai pier. Then return later. Nipping ashore for a "short time"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Moti24 said: More likely to be a few million plastic bottles. Fate worse than death. Marooned in the Sarturdosea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Don Mega said: guessing the waters were not deep enough after all if it hit rock !! It didn't hit anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 to 2 meter waves is nothing for a 43,000 ton ship. More than likely had the Engine cooling intake clogged up with Richard the 3rd,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza2002 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Thai authorities must have given the Captain a nice sweetener to drop anchor in Pattaya, obviously trying to attract the rich tourists that TAT keep harping on about... Classic BS excuse about 1-2 meter waves, it's a 40,000 ton vessel F F S... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, mikebell said: What were these others? Some crew but hardly likely to outnumber the passengers two to one! From Wikipedia:- The World is the largest privately owned residential yacht. The residents, from about 45 countries, live on board as the ship travels, staying in most ports several days. Some residents choose to live on board full-time while others visit periodically throughout the year. Wikipedia Length: 196 m Construction started: 2001 Launched: February 28, 2001 Capacity: 150-200 passengers average Crew: 280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraynz Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: A bumpy ride in the shuttle boat going to and from bali Hai? Yes, it's very bumpy, but only 10mins or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, ratchaburi said: The sign is it has a Bulbous Bow ( noise ) on the front of the ship. It is under the water Thank you - Knowledge gained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, overherebc said: Fate worse than death. Marooned in the Sarturdosea. It hit Rock Button..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 38 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: From Wikipedia:- The World is the largest privately owned residential yacht. The residents, from about 45 countries, live on board as the ship travels, staying in most ports several days. Some residents choose to live on board full-time while others visit periodically throughout the year. Wikipedia Length: 196 m Construction started: 2001 Launched: February 28, 2001 Capacity: 150-200 passengers average Crew: 280 I can give you a special discount if you rent it for one month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 8 hours ago, Thian said: Visiting Pattaya after Singapore is like eating somtum after a 5* dinner. Which is not bad at all. Many a time I've had a degustation thing and still after a couple of hours the craving for something more down to earth hit. Once they invent a teleport the entire male population of the planet will pop by at Pattaya for a somtum and nookie before proceeding to a fine dine establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, DrTuner said: Which is not bad at all. Many a time I've had a degustation thing and still after a couple of hours the craving for something more down to earth hit. Once they invent a teleport the entire male population of the planet will pop by at Pattaya for a somtum and nookie before proceeding to a fine dine establishment. Only if the gubbins has a malfunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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