Carnival Cruise Line announced that Netherlands-based Boskalis will deploy a transport vessel as a first of its kind ‘floating dry dock’ facility to complete the repairs to Carnival Vista’s two azipods, the ship’s main propulsion system.
The procedure will include loading the ship onto a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel, Boka Vanguard, and then docking the vessel at the Grand Bahama shipyard for the repair work.
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Boka Vanguard is expected to arrive in Bahamian waters on July 5 to prepare for Carnival Vista’s arrival on July 12. The loading, transport and repairs will last about two weeks. This will enable Carnival Vista to return to Galveston in time for her July 27 voyage and continue with year-round seven-day Caribbean itineraries.
This groundbreaking procedure made possible by Boskalis is a revolutionary way to ensure Carnival Vista’s repairs are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner, so the ship can resume her popular seven-day schedule from Galveston later this month
stated Lars Ljoen, executive vice president of marine operations for Carnival Cruise Line.
