QE2 photos from Dubai 2018

[dellboy]

She still has that hole on the starboard side of the box perhaps for some fitting out or is it more permanent.

On closer inspection, it seems to have a frame around it?
Could it have something to do with the crane being moved to the starboard side?
and is that a glimpse of another opening on the port side of the box?     

[June Ingram]

QE2 does look magnificent !  She is so shiny and new looking.  I agree that she has never looked that shiny and bright before !  Excellent work, Dubai crew ! 

[Bob C.]

Given that her stern now says "Dubai" and "Mina Rashid" and does to have a port of registry such as Southampton or Port Vila, I am assuming that QE2 is no longer registered as a merchant vessel.  Anyone have any expertise in this to know for sure?

[Oceanic]

https://instagram.com/p/Bg6dTMFHpkS

[Trevor Harris]

Don't know if anybody said it before me or noticed but they removed the grating from her stern.

[Brandon Sterkel]

Don't know if anybody said it before me or noticed but they removed the grating from her stern.

I noticed it, but like you I didn't know if anyone posted something about it before.

[Roy Warrender]

Bob c  Gisis IMO Site still shows her as registered in Vanatu

[Thomas Hypher]

I noticed it, but like you I didn't know if anyone posted something about it before.

Back to pre mid 2005 appearance (was influenced by the 7/7 bombing I think).

[dellboy]

She still has that hole on the starboard side of the box perhaps for some fitting out or is it more permanent.

On closer inspection, it seems to have a frame around it?
Could it have something to do with the crane being moved to the starboard side?
and is that a glimpse of another opening on the port side of the box?     

The crane and the opening could be to supply the kitchen
also noticed the generator is still on the foredeck and the platform to the midship entrance still in place.
       

[dellboy]

photo on reply 127
That's the megayacht Dubai owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in the background that too (to my knowledge) has never left Dubi since it was completed 2006, I think it's got something to do with registry, certification or some other bureaucratic red tape although the website claims it has an exceptional worldwide capability.        www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-2611/dubai.htm

[Thomas Hypher]

photo on reply 127
That's the megayacht Dubai owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in the background that too (to my knowledge) has never left Dubi since it was completed 2006, I think it's got something to do with registry, certification or some other bureaucratic red tape.        www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-2611/dubai.htm

The Dubai yacht accompanied QE2 on her final arrival into Dubai on 26th November 2008, featuring prominently in Nakheel's video of QE2's final arrival as Rob posted somewhere on the forum quite recently.

[dellboy]

The Dubai yacht accompanied QE2 on her final arrival into Dubai on 26th November 2008, featuring prominently in Nakheel's video of QE2's final arrival as Rob posted somewhere on the forum quite recently.

Yes just to clarify I believe the Dubai yacht didn't leave the coastal waters of Dubai when she accompanied QE2 but as I stated (to my Knowledge) I could be wrong.     

[Thomas Hypher]

The crane and the opening could be to supply the kitchen
also noticed the generator is still on the foredeck and the platform to the midship entrance still in place.
     

The platform to Midships Lobby is part of the boarding bridge system, it looks like a support of some kind - maybe to do with any tidal range in Port Rashid. I would imagine the relocation of the crane is mainly for any heavy lift requirements alongside galley supplies, although I've heard the forward galley is not planned to be used due to the far fewer numbers of hotel guests onboard compared to passengers in her active service days.

[Lynda Bradford]

The platform to Midships Lobby is part of the boarding bridge system, it looks like a support of some kind - maybe to do with any tidal range in Port Rashid. I would imagine the relocation of the crane is mainly for any heavy lift requirements alongside galley supplies, although I've heard the forward galley is not planned to be used due to the far fewer numbers of hotel guests onboard compared to passengers in her active service days.

It would be interesting to find out more about what is planned in relation to what galley will be used for the restaurants.  Also what the platform will be used for, but that you suggest Thomas sounds feasible.  Looking forward to hearing more details. 

[Oceanic]

Multiple photos of QE2 back at her berth.
 

https://instagram.com/p/Bg8SqgnHOQP