This is very informative, Captain Kate! On U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65j, the four propeller shafts were of different lengths depending on the location of its steam turbine. The longest was #1 shaft, at approximately 700 feet. It ran through many occupied work spaces, and six-footers like myself had to duck to pass under it. This shaft was uncovered and spinning right above your head...but you got used to it. We did have cats aboard, too- Tomcats!
Another great video by you Capt Kate. Azipods are still kind of new and you did a great job explaining them. So cool the Engineering Staff let you film the inside of the pods. Thank you so much.
Relatively speaking... they’ve been used on cruise ships for about 15 years. A marvel of engineering in their own right! I didn’t realize you could go down inside them, that was really cool to see.
these azipods are product of ABB Finland and are built in Helsinki and all the modern cruise ships and yachts are run by those, been working in ABB marines finland and everytime i see these beauties, they simply mesmerize me.
Hi Captain Kate, thanks for the explanation of the Azipods! I didn’t realize that they pulled, I always figured that the propeller was at the back and they pushed the ship. Cute out take with Bug! Ken
They are more efficient when they pull because there’s nothing in front of it (like a shaft) to make the water turbulent, which gives the screws more “bite”, and in turn more thrust. They’re amazing devices.
I was working for ABB Finland in early 1990's. I was in a team designing and manufacturing the synchronous electrical motors for the first azipods. The first big ones were for arctic tankers and cruise ships.
Captain thank you for all you do! I love your content, its very educational and really fun to watch! I'm a big Royal Caribbean cruiser, but the time I sail on a Celebrity ship I want it to be under your command!
@@pamstrasser2506 tell her thanks for picking up the standard for the old guard. That said here is some sage advice for her . Follow directions and orders in boot amp but once in the fleet hit the deck plates running and don't look back .
So interesting. Thanks for doing that. I’ve been fascinated by azipods since I saw the documentary about repairing the bearings for the azipods on Allure of the Seas using cofferdams in the Freeport drydock. Amazing scale and technology.
And also how powerful they are, I mean 22 THOUSAND horsepower each. Smaller azipods have 19K HP each like on Mariner of the Seas and that class. Just absolute underwater jet turbines with thick blades id love to see one in action at full throttle underwater but nobody can supply a cool video like that 🙄
Amazing to watch. And your new channel is already of high quality. Most people need some months to get up and running, but you are really of to a great start. Keep up the good work and good luck!!
Glad I found your channel, lots of great information. We usually cruise on a competitor due to our status level, and let me say I have never seen such a good looking Captain on their ships! 😁
Omg I understand about the cat interrupting … I can be at home and him be asleep and as soon as I even start to do any work it’s like a disturbance in the force with him … I could tap dance next to him and he won’t look up but sit down at the computer two rooms down and he appears in the door ways singing the song of his people
Very informative video and great to see a Captain who has an interest in the engineering side too. Also good to see an Officer in good shape and setting an example. I noticed some fat ones on the bridge though...time to whip them into shape!
Thank you for a great and informative video Captain Kate (please tell me I’m not the only one flashing back to Voyager). I’ve always been fascinated with how the Azipods work. I never realised you can actually climb down into the motor housing.
Captain Kate, thank you for these videos! It’s sad that I never knew about a female Captain, but it’s so refreshing to see you work! My niece always says she wants to drive ships, and now I can show her your TH-cam channel! Much love & best wishes to you and your family ❤️
Just found your channel and have to admit I binge watched your videos at my lunch break, or maybe a little more than lunch (don't tell my boss). Since you're on the topic of naval engineering, and as an engineer, I was curious about the design of the Edge. Specifically the rake of the prow which appears to be reversed from most ship designs as well as the lack of a wave breaker. Most ships I've seen, and boats for that matter, have a prow which is raked aft as you approach the waterline, even large cargo vessels are nearly vertical but still not raked forward as you approach the waterline as the Edge seems to be designed. Keep on keeping your crew and ship safe, and congratulations on your promotion to Captain, love seeing "outsiders" breaking the barriers of traditionally gender biased jobs!
can you show us what the crew area, your cabin, and your office space? I have any been to the Celebrity Summit but, those where my favorite vacations of all. It would also be cool if you could show us how you throw the lines across at port? Thanks!
3:55 "...and I give big props - pun intended - to the engineers...." Okay, you like puns, I'm subscribing. ;) Just found your channel today and am watching all the videos. As a suggestion, if using a cell phone camera, _always_ have the phone horizontal. :) I have lots of questions, but I'll probably wait until a future video.
Great videos! And the right length too. Could we get a look at the Captain's cabin and it's proximity to the Bridge? I am as proud of you as your parents because I quit after getting my 100 ton inland waters and that was a hard study. The wife and I were on the Edge in February of 2019. Best of luck to you and crew.
Great video Captain! Personally I would let the Engineers go into the Azipod compartments only - not for me thank you! I think Bug adds character to your videos - never mind the take 1.2.3.or 4. I like the informality of Bug in the video.
Want to say your reaction at 5:48, you look like Sandra Bullock? I do have a question about the azipods. I’ve seen some with variable pitch blades, and the ones installed are fixed. Is it fixed due to cost in terms of the units, or when going from full ahead to crash stop, the fixed azipods are least noticeable due to vibrations and noise? Another question I have is; when the azipods are either +/- 90 degrees off axis when going port or starboard. Does the computer automatically turn on the bow thrusters to help move the ship port or starboard? Seeing this video and the rest is a good brain exercise of mechanics and general technical operations.
I saw in the previous video you mentioned a Staff Captain. Could you explain in an upcoming video what the Staff Captain is, and maybe some of the other officers?
Hey it is looking great video for cruise lover. Are you going to do video about incineratör and sewega systems? Also is that possible the share manuels about azipod and electric system for who wonderimg stytems of cruise?
Captain Kate, What an amazing vessel the Celebrity Edge, I have been on a cruise ship with MSC before, as this is the only cruise Line operating of the South African Coast, Will it be possible to film the engine room onboard the Celebrity Edge?
You are a terrific teacher!! Wow!! Hats off to Engineers for their work in close quarters!!! The Chief's explanation of the azipods was great! Love from Vermont
Great video Capt. Kate!!! So do you have reverse or do you just turn the Azipods 180 degrees to go in reverse? And do you have a throttle on the ship or does the Azipod controller replace the throttle?
Fantastic move to debut on You Tube! What are your goals for this platform? What do you hope to accomplish, and how can we help you? When cruising resumes; how will you keep up all three - TikTok, IG, YT? I can't believe you mastered TikTok so well! PS; does the horticulturist grow any.... catnip for Bug?
If we ever get the chance, I’m booking a cruise with Bug Naked. I think she might run that WHOLE ship. Captain McCue may be the head of the ship, but Bug is the neck. LOL. It’s just like at my house-I just moved off the couch onto the world’s most uncomfortable chair...because my Great Dane wants to sleep on the couch. LOL.
Your cat Ben wants to drive too. Very Interesting info. Have a QUESTION: I can see (if correct) that you can spin the ship around on a dime without Bow Thrusters after a full stop. Can this be done?
Some quistion 1.when the ship change command from wing to center. Did you always reduce to stop engine or its automatically follows the last move?? 2.what type of azipod propulsion blade ? Its fixed or cpp?? 3.and bow thruster blad. Same. Its fixed or cpp? 4. How was the combination - some diesel engine to all consumtion? Or - its spesial DG for each azipid? 5. Is it need tug asistant or not? I never see tug on cruise ship Tkz
Hello Captain. I am very glad to see you.A very pretty Captain ❤️. Captian I will be very glad to work with your ship. I have worked before with Oceania Cruises. And now my Dream is to be a part of your ship and work with you.❤️
Aha! I asked in an earlier video what cruise line rhymes with "Surgeon" but thanks to your comment, I realized her hubby works for Virgin!!!! I was racking my brain for 2 days!!! LOL
Neat-o! Now I know how to pronounce Azipod :-) I see a lot of sacrificial anodes there around the hull, but I have no idea how one would offer sacrifice to the Rust Gods -- some Aztec ritual or black witchcraft?
When I asked a bridge crew member of another cruise line why they didn't use azipods, his answer was the line considered azipods expensive and a maintenance headache (they ate bearings). Has this been Celebrity's experience?
William Miller, that is an issue with a different manufacturer named Mermaid propulsion pods. Ironically, Celebrity line had them in older ships but has since switched (like Royal Caribbean) to ABB Azipods. . www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Pod-issues-force-Celebrity-to-move-Infinity-to-drydock
This is very informative, Captain Kate!
On U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65j, the four propeller shafts were of different lengths depending on the location of its steam turbine. The longest was #1 shaft, at approximately 700 feet. It ran through many occupied work spaces, and six-footers like myself had to duck to pass under it. This shaft was uncovered and spinning right above your head...but you got used to it.
We did have cats aboard, too- Tomcats!
My question is why don't carriers use azipods?
Another great video by you Capt Kate. Azipods are still kind of new and you did a great job explaining them. So cool the Engineering Staff let you film the inside of the pods. Thank you so much.
Relatively speaking... they’ve been used on cruise ships for about 15 years. A marvel of engineering in their own right! I didn’t realize you could go down inside them, that was really cool to see.
these azipods are product of ABB Finland and are built in Helsinki and all the modern cruise ships and yachts are run by those, been working in ABB marines finland and everytime i see these beauties, they simply mesmerize me.
Hi Captain Kate, thanks for the explanation of the Azipods! I didn’t realize that they pulled, I always figured that the propeller was at the back and they pushed the ship. Cute out take with Bug! Ken
They are more efficient when they pull because there’s nothing in front of it (like a shaft) to make the water turbulent, which gives the screws more “bite”, and in turn more thrust. They’re amazing devices.
That I must say was pretty intertesting. Captain. Luved Bugs input as well. Hahahaha .😍
Great video Captain Kate! Can you make a video of how the emergency equipment works? (Watertight doors, fire procedures and emergency systems)
Yeah, that would be cool...
I was working for ABB Finland in early 1990's. I was in a team designing and manufacturing the synchronous electrical motors for the first azipods. The first big ones were for arctic tankers and cruise ships.
Captain thank you for all you do! I love your content, its very educational and really fun to watch! I'm a big Royal Caribbean cruiser, but the time I sail on a Celebrity ship I want it to be under your command!
Would love to sit down for a pot or two of coffee with your chief engineer. I'm retired US Navy engineer. Keep up the good work
Thank you for your service! My 18 yr old daughter will be leaving for Navy boot camp within the next couple of months.
@@pamstrasser2506 tell her thanks for picking up the standard for the old guard. That said here is some sage advice for her . Follow directions and orders in boot amp but once in the fleet hit the deck plates running and don't look back .
The Bug outtakes are the best!!!
So, now we know.... Bug really runs the show!! LOL
MEOOOOW! Typical cat mom problem when you have a youtube channel. I can relate cuz I have a 6 month old kitten
So interesting. Thanks for doing that. I’ve been fascinated by azipods since I saw the documentary about repairing the bearings for the azipods on Allure of the Seas using cofferdams in the Freeport drydock. Amazing scale and technology.
And also how powerful they are, I mean 22 THOUSAND horsepower each. Smaller azipods have 19K HP each like on Mariner of the Seas and that class. Just absolute underwater jet turbines with thick blades id love to see one in action at full throttle underwater but nobody can supply a cool video like that 🙄
Aww how nice of the engineer to " allow the Captain to tag along on her ship " ❤😂👁️👁️👍
lol... BUG! It's just like me working with home when the cats interrupt. It's not my schedule that I work on typically. It's theirs! :D
Great to "sea" this series. Cant wait till sailing begins again. Hope your nautical pen is still working well!
Hi from a small ASD tug. Azipods are can break a brain in first time of using. And many times after the first time too. )
Amazing to watch. And your new channel is already of high quality. Most people need some months to get up and running, but you are really of to a great start.
Keep up the good work and good luck!!
Glad I found your channel, lots of great information. We usually cruise on a competitor due to our status level, and let me say I have never seen such a good looking Captain on their ships! 😁
Oh yes and also nice to sea the Chiefs input as well. He cracks me up like you do Captain
Omg I understand about the cat interrupting … I can be at home and him be asleep and as soon as I even start to do any work it’s like a disturbance in the force with him … I could tap dance next to him and he won’t look up but sit down at the computer two rooms down and he appears in the door ways singing the song of his people
Very informative video and great to see a Captain who has an interest in the engineering side too. Also good to see an Officer in good shape and setting an example. I noticed some fat ones on the bridge though...time to whip them into shape!
bug is hysterical lmaooo
Thank you for these videos, super cool to learn about how the ship works
Another AWESOME video!!! Your analogies are PERFECT!!! So is Bug!!!
Very interesting! The only thing better would be to experience these again while sailing on the ship with you!!!
Thank you for a great and informative video Captain Kate (please tell me I’m not the only one flashing back to Voyager). I’ve always been fascinated with how the Azipods work. I never realised you can actually climb down into the motor housing.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Outtakes are great!
Ships have been fascinated since childhood!
I love your series! Could you make a video on the steps to take to become a ship captain?
Captain Kate, thank you for these videos! It’s sad that I never knew about a female Captain, but it’s so refreshing to see you work! My niece always says she wants to drive ships, and now I can show her your TH-cam channel! Much love & best wishes to you and your family ❤️
Learned a new word “azipod” today, and many other things related to it. Most significantly, the chief engineer reports to the captain.
Love the Bug outtakes! 😻
Nice info Capt
I didn't know about periodic inspections on azipods😅
Thank You
Great explanation! I am enjoying your channel. Keep up the interesting content.
Good video, for learn about azipod
Love your videos Kate.
Just found your channel and have to admit I binge watched your videos at my lunch break, or maybe a little more than lunch (don't tell my boss). Since you're on the topic of naval engineering, and as an engineer, I was curious about the design of the Edge. Specifically the rake of the prow which appears to be reversed from most ship designs as well as the lack of a wave breaker. Most ships I've seen, and boats for that matter, have a prow which is raked aft as you approach the waterline, even large cargo vessels are nearly vertical but still not raked forward as you approach the waterline as the Edge seems to be designed. Keep on keeping your crew and ship safe, and congratulations on your promotion to Captain, love seeing "outsiders" breaking the barriers of traditionally gender biased jobs!
Great video well organized keep the videos coming thanks captain
Great job with your videos - very interesting and fun to watch. Keep it up!
can you show us what the crew area, your cabin, and your office space? I have any been to the Celebrity Summit but, those where my favorite vacations of all. It would also be cool if you could show us how you throw the lines across at port? Thanks!
Yes we have learned a lot about the AZIPODS of the ship! Thank you Captain! Def learned something new today!
Beautiful captain Kate salute to you
Thanks for the good brief🎉
Great video, very intersting!
Thank you for sharing information that's great captain Kate ,your amazing .
3:55 "...and I give big props - pun intended - to the engineers...." Okay, you like puns, I'm subscribing. ;) Just found your channel today and am watching all the videos. As a suggestion, if using a cell phone camera, _always_ have the phone horizontal. :) I have lots of questions, but I'll probably wait until a future video.
Incredible video! Learnt a lot, but just a small query. At 0:42, 1386m = 1/4 mile?
Probably meant feet and mispoken.
This is really interesting information. I had a little trouble hearing you over the music, though. The music was a little too loud. Thank you!
Loved the outake.
Great videos! And the right length too. Could we get a look at the Captain's cabin and it's proximity to the Bridge? I am as proud of you as your parents because I quit after getting my 100 ton inland waters and that was a hard study. The wife and I were on the Edge in February of 2019. Best of luck to you and crew.
Great video Captain! Personally I would let the Engineers go into the Azipod compartments only - not for me thank you! I think Bug adds character to your videos - never mind the take 1.2.3.or 4. I like the informality of Bug in the video.
Big fan of Captain kate❤️👍🙏😊✌️💐
Captain McCue, now that we are in the middle of covid-19, where does Celebrity Cruise sail or does it stay docked?
Nice captain 👍
Want to say your reaction at 5:48, you look like Sandra Bullock?
I do have a question about the azipods. I’ve seen some with variable pitch blades, and the ones installed are fixed. Is it fixed due to cost in terms of the units, or when going from full ahead to crash stop, the fixed azipods are least noticeable due to vibrations and noise?
Another question I have is; when the azipods are either +/- 90 degrees off axis when going port or starboard. Does the computer automatically turn on the bow thrusters to help move the ship port or starboard?
Seeing this video and the rest is a good brain exercise of mechanics and general technical operations.
I saw in the previous video you mentioned a Staff Captain. Could you explain in an upcoming video what the Staff Captain is, and maybe some of the other officers?
That’s amazing content! Waiting for the new episodes:) thanks 🙏
Please keep making such videos
I forgot to like the video so I had to come back to drop a like on it😋
Hey it is looking great video for cruise lover. Are you going to do video about incineratör and sewega systems? Also is that possible the share manuels about azipod and electric system for who wonderimg stytems of cruise?
Hola!!! Podrias grabar una maniobra atraque o desatraque desde el puente de mando... Besos
Captain Kate, What an amazing vessel the Celebrity Edge, I have been on a cruise ship with MSC before, as this is the only cruise Line operating of the South African Coast, Will it be possible to film the engine room onboard the Celebrity Edge?
Bug won’t let you be on camera 🐾🐾🐾😂😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
This is always fun. I think you should do a video on ship agents )
Wow that was so interesting 🤔 how big the azipods are as well as the thrusters
Huge. Look at fins popping out the hub of azipods
Benjamin Cooper they are big aren’t they
Cant wait to book a cruise.
Cal Maritime level of understanding. US merchant marine at its finest. Best tiktok school of the seas.
Best Explained 😁😎😎👏
Very cool thanks
You are a terrific teacher!! Wow!! Hats off to Engineers for their work in close quarters!!! The Chief's explanation of the azipods was great! Love from Vermont
Great video Capt. Kate!!! So do you have reverse or do you just turn the Azipods 180 degrees to go in reverse? And do you have a throttle on the ship or does the Azipod controller replace the throttle?
Fantastic move to debut on You Tube! What are your goals for this platform? What do you hope to accomplish, and how can we help you? When cruising resumes; how will you keep up all three - TikTok, IG, YT? I can't believe you mastered TikTok so well! PS; does the horticulturist grow any.... catnip for Bug?
That is so cool! Thanks for this one!
Great new channel! :) Just pointing out that if your stopping distance is approximately a quarter mile, then that's 1386 feet, not meters.
Are you Captain of the Edge for your entire career? If so I may need to book a trip on it, Would love to meet you and Bug =)
This was helpful for me thank you captain 🙏
Looking very nice.
That was cute for another little one on the ship with you...
If we ever get the chance, I’m booking a cruise with Bug Naked. I think she might run that WHOLE ship. Captain McCue may be the head of the ship, but Bug is the neck. LOL. It’s just like at my house-I just moved off the couch onto the world’s most uncomfortable chair...because my Great Dane wants to sleep on the couch. LOL.
Awesome - thank you from an ex-Captain!
You are awesome captain ..I'm from India and I have also dream to be a captain like u ... 🧡🧡🧡
Captain Kate i just wondering can you command other ship´s like the USS Gerald R. Ford ?
Your cat Ben wants to drive too. Very Interesting info. Have a QUESTION: I can see (if correct) that you can spin the ship around on a dime without Bow Thrusters after a full stop. Can this be done?
1386 meters is it a 1/4 of the mile?
Some quistion
1.when the ship change command from wing to center. Did you always reduce to stop engine or its automatically follows the last move??
2.what type of azipod propulsion blade ?
Its fixed or cpp??
3.and bow thruster blad. Same. Its fixed or cpp?
4. How was the combination
- some diesel engine to all consumtion?
Or
- its spesial DG for each azipid?
5. Is it need tug asistant or not? I never see tug on cruise ship
Tkz
I'm curious how fast does the azipod rotate around the directional axis when the control is turned ?
Captain Kate... thank you so much for these videos. I love all this tech talk. I am hoping to book a trip on your ship when we can.
Your husband works on the new Virgin voyages ships ? That’s cool which one does he work on
Haha Bug 😺 she wanted to start the video 👍👍
what a great representation!!
Amazing how easy it is to steer a cruise ship.
This was helpful for me
Hello Captain.
I am very glad to see you.A very pretty Captain ❤️. Captian I will be very glad to work with your ship. I have worked before with Oceania Cruises. And now my Dream is to be a part of your ship and work with you.❤️
Your husband works for the opposition! Was that Scarlet Lady or Valiant Lady he was trudging around beneath? I'm betting the latter.
Aha! I asked in an earlier video what cruise line rhymes with "Surgeon" but thanks to your comment, I realized her hubby works for Virgin!!!! I was racking my brain for 2 days!!! LOL
Apparently?! Such a subtle burn to the chief.. ahum 🤣🤣
Neat-o! Now I know how to pronounce Azipod :-) I see a lot of sacrificial anodes there around the hull, but I have no idea how one would offer sacrifice to the Rust Gods -- some Aztec ritual or black witchcraft?
Hello madam
Pls share us complete information about carrier path on to become cruise ship captain
From scratch to end
How long do you have to stay at sea? Is there other captains that take over at some point when you go home?
Each azipod has a separate control, when would you want them operating independently vs as a team?
Use all azipods until ship hits a plane then reduce to just one maybe two. Use all 5 if in rough turbulent wet water.
When I asked a bridge crew member of another cruise line why they didn't use azipods, his answer was the line considered azipods expensive and a maintenance headache (they ate bearings). Has this been Celebrity's experience?
William Miller, that is an issue with a different manufacturer named Mermaid propulsion pods. Ironically, Celebrity line had them in older ships but has since switched (like Royal Caribbean) to ABB Azipods. . www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Pod-issues-force-Celebrity-to-move-Infinity-to-drydock