Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Scenic Eclipse dry dock sees three sailings shelved
by Rose White
Scenic has confirmed the cancellation of three upcoming Scenic Eclipse sailings in the Caribbean and Brazil due to necessary maintenance work on one of two Azipod propulsion units.
A “technical issue” affected the Azipod whilst sailing in the Arctic on 12 September.
“Since this date, Scenic Eclipse has been operating safely at a reduced propulsion capacity and continues to navigate at lower speeds,” Scenic told LATTE this afternoon.
The Azipod system is a high-tech alternative to the traditional thrusters used by ships. Scenic Eclipse’s Azipod is maintained by ABB Group, a company based outside Zurich, Switzerland.
“Despite our ongoing maintenance programs and due diligence, the failure of this one Azipod was unforeseen.”
“Our technical team is working closely with ABB Group’s engineers and has prioritised securing a dry dock to carry out the maintenance from 28 October to early November 2024,” the Australian founded company said.
“This important work will require the cancellation of three upcoming voyages in the Caribbean and Brazil, with Scenic Eclipse scheduled to return to full operation for the Antarctica season (beginning from late November).”
LATTE understands the cancelled voyages include a 12-night Nassau-Bridgetown voyage departing 24 October; an 11-night Equator crossing between Bridgetown and Rio de Janeiro on 5 November; and an 11-night Rio to Buenos Aires sailing on 16 November.
Scenic said: “We understand this will inconvenience our valued guests on these voyages and share their disappointment, due to the late cancellation of these voyages.
“Our reservations and sales teams are working with our valued travel advisors and impacted guests to adjust their travel arrangements.”
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