SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours has confirmed the successful completion of sea trials for its highly anticipated Scenic Eclipse, with the company confident that its official launch date of 15 Aug 2019 will be achieved. “It was a real pleasure to take Scenic Eclipse out to sea for the first...
SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours has confirmed the successful completion of sea trials for its highly anticipated Scenic Eclipse, with the company confident that its official launch date of 15 Aug 2019 will be achieved.
“It was a real pleasure to take Scenic Eclipse out to sea for the first time,” said the vessel’s Captain, James Griffiths.
“Sea trials are a critical milestone in the construction process as it is the first time all the ship systems are operated together and is a key opportunity to confirm the theoretical information from the tank tests and computer modelling.
“The results from these trials surpassed every expectation,” Griffiths said.
He highlighted key navigational features such as Azipods and oversized bow thrusters which make the ship highly manoeuvrable.
“I was also delighted with how quiet the ship is…she was vibration free and virtually silent during all our trials, exceeding our expectations in terms of stability, manoeuvrability and performance,” he said.
With the sea trials now complete, Scenic Eclipse (pictured) will now undergo final touches to its interior and exterior, as the onboard teams are further trained in the lead-up to the commencement of its schedule of sailings.
A video of Eclipse at sea is at cruiseweekly.com.au/videos.
