In the Turks and Caicos, parked next to a condo ship, our ship the MV Explorer looks small. You cannot see the bold orange stripe which runs along the side….as she proudly wears UVA colors!
A few statistics about Explorer….she weighs 25,000 tons and is 590 feet long She is one of the fastest ships on the sea, and can cruise up to a maximum speed of 30 knots using 4 engines. The ship has stabilizers which help to minimize excessive rolling on the high seas. The Explorer being like a small city, makes her own water and electricity.
Operated by V Ships headquartered in Monaco, there are 8 officers and a crew of nearly 200 who represent 20 countries. Our captain is from the United Kingdom.
We have been parked off of Miami now for 24 hours while we have orientation meetings and get down to the business of creating a “learning living community” for the 725 students and lifelong learners who will board in 3 days in Nassau.
The most challenging part of my job will be during the first week of classes when the drop/add period is open. At that time I will be refunding students for books that will not be used and selling them books they will need for classes added. Hopefully I will have a small group of volunteers who can help keep the operation on track. Once this period is over I will have more time to devote to the blog
Hi Georgia! I just read all of your blog entries. Thanks for doing it and it's clear you are both enjoying your job and are just the right person for it.
ReplyDeleteThe comments about the performance on deck as the sun goes down make me want to be right there - and then seeing the star!!
I look forward to reading the blog as you journey on.
Judy B