Staff and workers at the T. Mariotti shipyards in Genoa, Italy, heard a new sound today as the Main Engine Number Three on Seabourn Sojourn was started for the first time. There is a great buzz in the air – and not just because of the sound coming from the engine – and it was a special moment to see the yacht come to life. (You may recall Chief Engineer Neil Carney on Odyssey compared it to a heartbeat.) (more…)
The latest update from Neil Carney at the Odyssey shipyard….
As we all know Seabourn Odyssey will be named in Venice. But it is a proud moment to actually see her name spelled out on the bow. As you can see from the photo, the starboard bow now has the steel letters of her name spot welded in place. (more…)
We just noticed that the Seabourn Odyssey blog has been around for about six months at this point. And we have just over three months left until Seabourn Odyssey makes her (actual) debut at Venice. It’s been amazing to see how many of you have stopped by on a regular basis to check out the progress of Odyssey, read about the construction process from Neil Carney, see pictures, learn about nautical terms and so forth (How many of you? How about 21,000?) At this point, it looks like Odyssey’s sister Seabourn Sojourn will be arriving in the Mariotti shipyard in Genoa even before Odyssey leaves. She’s making great progress herself, and will follow Odyssey’s path across the Adriatic and up the coast of Italy. Hope we can get a picture of the two of them together! We truly appreciate your interest and we thank you for your attention. We promise to keep bringing you more and more news as the big day approaches. We are so excited!
Odyssey Chief Engineer Neil Carney files another report from the “fitting out” dock at the T. Mariotti shipyards in Genoa.
“With the new year in full swing in the Mariotti shipyard, Seabourn’s on-site team now has new members. The Odyssey’s Master, Captain Karlo Buer, Staff Chief Engineer Jonny Gojostol, and Safety & Environmental Officer Kreso Volaric have recently arrived. (more…)
Check out the latest update from Neil Carney at the Odyssey shipyard….
“The year has started with a touch of white in Genoa. On the first real day back after the new year break, Genoa was hit with a bit of Arctic weather, SNOW, which caused havoc with the local transportation including the airport being closed for most of the day.”
Genoa Ship Yard
Blog correspondent Chief Engineer Neil Carney sent some more photos taken during Odyssey’s time in the drydock. As he told us, at that time most of Seabourn Odyssey’s below-the-waterline equipment was installed while she was “high and dry.” In the first photo below, you see a view of Seabourn Odyssey that you’re unlikely to ever see again, showing the beautiful new five-blade propellers, the rudders and the all-important propeller shafts. (more…)
More fantastic and exciting updates from Neil Carney, Chief Engineer…
“On a lovely, sunny weekend in Genoa we watched the construction block of the Atrium “Dome” being lifted on board. Fabrication of the dome was completed only the day before in one of the vast construction halls here at Mariotti shipyards (see picture below). The Atrium is just forward of the funnels and will provide an impressive focal point as you enter the Spa area from the open deck area (of deck 9) above the pool. It is 8 mtrs (25 feet) in diameter, stands approx 9 mtrs (28 feet) high at the rear and 4 mtrs (13 feet) at the front.” (more…)
Our shipyard correspondent Chief Engineer Neil Carney has filed an update on the engines pictured in an earlier report. Those, as you may recall, were destined for the second Seabourn sister: Seabourn Sojourn.
“I write this as an update to both my blog of 3rd Nov’08 – Seabourn Sojourn’s (MAR063) Wartsila Engine FAT’s and what’s just happening in Port Nogaro with those engines. I also hope it answers the interest raised in the comment written by Wayne E Porter to that blog report.” (more…)
Check out this photo of Seabourn Odyssey leaving the dry dock with a fresh coat of white paint!! She has really come a long way, (both literally and figuratively.) (more…)
Odyssey Blog Correspondent Neil Carney gives us an update on the two Seabourn yachts that are also under construction…..
Neil Carney
“Whilst a lot of attention is being focused on the building of MAR062, or Seabourn Odyssey as you know her, it should not be forgotten that there are an additional two Seabourn sisters also under construction – MAR063 and MAR064. (more…)
