Tag: Princess Cruise Lines

Coast Guard details blackout that left Princess cruise ship adrift in Juneau

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | May 12, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The Coast Guard found a combination of mechanical breakdown and human error caused the cruise ship to lose power as it tried to maneuver out of Juneau’s Gastineau Channel. The Coast Guard fined Princess Cruise Lines $5,000 for failing to immediately report the August 10, 2019 mishap.

Southeast Alaska pilots raise concerns over Royal Princess megaship

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Apr 18, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.