QM2 Man Overboard in Grenada

[Trainman52]

Going back to the missing passenger, which did cause some worries when it was reported and then never referred to by the poster, it does all seem quite odd.

The eventual confirmation of the disappearance said that there was an 'empty' suitcase (I think) plus the sweater etc.

This points to either the lady boarding with an empty case or leaving with a bag of clothes and you would wonder what the security would make of that.

Instead of being solved, it makes even more of a mystery.

I spent 33 years working for the Federal government (US) and did a fair amount of investigating in my day. While I don't know how they pursued the disappearance after the cabin search, I would hope that an attempt was made to contact the NOK as given on the contact form. It is entirely conceivable that a single person traveling alone might not ever be missed. Yes, once you are scanned out, you're basically on your own. There have been cases in other ports where people in casinos got so involved that they missed the boat.

[PianoManNYC]

It was quite a shock, I will tell you.

 

For you or for him?:D

[SailorRob]

I think they need to train the crew to put on their lifejackets properly.

[brigittetom]

I think they need to train the crew to put on their lifejackets properly.

 

I think they need to train the crew to actaully look like they care. I'm sure all are up to standards but they don't act like it. Boredom is a bad look and doesn't exactly make the passengers feel welcome.

[Trainman52]

I think they need to train the crew to actaully look like they care. I'm sure all are up to standards but they don't act like it. Boredom is a bad look and doesn't exactly make the passengers feel welcome.

During the actual tendering operation there was always a senior officer on the platform monitoring the situation. On one of our tender trips the rocking reached the danger point and the crew was instructed to stop the operation and give the tender a little more power to stabilize it against the platform. I have to say that Cunard is one of the better lines in monitoring what goes on in all aspects of their operation (save the purser's desk which is a story for another time and place).

[brigittetom]

Trainman, I agree. I was actually referring to the drill. Obvioulsy we are all safe on deck while the ship is in port and don't need the crew to take care of us but afterall, it is the first day and it would be nice if the crew acted as if they were happy we are onboard. Obviously I'm joking. No matter how great the crew is, we should never expect them to be happy to see us. :D