An announcemenbt from Regent Seven Seas Cruises:

Seven Seas Voyager to enter dry-dock to facilitate repairs to damaged propulsion pod


Fort Lauderdale - April 1, 2009 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) confirmed today that it is necessary to cancel the upcoming April 18th and May 8th cruises of the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager in order to make the necessary repairs to one of its pod propulsion units.

The starboard propulsion unit became entangled with a fishing net on or about March 18th after departure from Singapore and subsequently experienced a mechanical failure which resulted in the shutdown of the pod. While this in no way compromises the ship's safety or seaworthiness, the damaged propulsion unit substantially reduces the vessel's cruising speed, thus impeding the ability to operate its scheduled itineraries.
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Following thorough inspections in Cochin, India and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it has been determined that the extent of the damage is greater than originally anticipated and the ship must be dry-docked to facilitate the necessary repairs. Seven Seas Voyager will now be withdrawn from service upon arrival in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy on April 18. Arrangements will be made to transport all guests back to their city of origin, including the shipping of luggage, from Rome.

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