I often wondered if there is a vast untapped market for such vessels? There used to be hundreds of these ships around the world. [B]Half Cruise Ship, Half Freighter Debuts 2015[/B] By Kathryn Stone 2015-05-26 14:46:57 [image] At first glance, it is hard to know what to make of the Aranui…

If you build it they will come. Don’t know if Eco-tourism is trending up or down at the moment but I’m sure there would be a market for that sort of travel based on the sheer numbers traveling on the main line cruise ships up there in the summer. Once they get bored with the typical first time Ala…

I wish there were US vessels like that. I’d love to work on something like that. I don’t think, in today’s age, it’s feasible though. At least not for Americans.

Couple this with yesterday’s article saying that plumb bows are more efficient than big flared bows with bulbous protrusions and we could see a renaissance of some pretty classy looking vessels! Now if we could just convince someone to power one of these things with a couple of triple expansion stea…

Some neighbors used to take a cruise on the same freighter down through Central and South America with a canal transit every year. I think the trips were 4 to 6 weeks. They were upset when the ship was sold about 12 years ago. Said most passengers were repeat customers that would rebook at least a y…

[I]12 passengers (over this number the ship must maintain a doctor aboard).[/I] does anyone know the source of this? i cannot find any regulations on line stating that ships carrying more than 12 passengers must have a doctor on board. thanks in advance for the assistance!

I think the 12 passenger rule comes from SOLAS, and its implementing regulations. Under SOLAS, a ship inspected as a freighter may carry up to 12 passengers, but a ship that carries over 12 passengers must be inspected as a passenger ship. I do not know what triggers a requirement for a doctor on …

thanks for the feedback tugsailor! it is appreciated.

[QUOTE=tugsailor;162988]I think the 12 passenger rule comes from SOLAS, and its implementing regulations. Under SOLAS, a ship inspected as a freighter may carry up to 12 passengers, but a ship that carries over 12 passengers must be inspected as a passenger ship. I do not know what triggers a requ…

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[I]" …can carry up to a maximum of 12 passengers (over this number the ship must maintain a doctor aboard)."[/I]

does anyone know the legislative source for the above requirement for maintaining a doctor on board? thanks!

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