ncl star breaks free and hits explorer

[CarpeCerevisi]

Cruise ships these days have such a large profile that they can become very large sails. Several times I have noticed a degree or two list as a ship sails with the wind on the beam. This is usually noticeable soon after setting sail before turning onto a different course or before trimming ballast.

 

Fortunately for the Star and the Explorer the Star's people were alert and acted swiftly to avert a major issue.

[islegroove]

Video of the passengers

 

http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?Sectio...ewsVideoID=590

 

and more video here: http://bernews.com/2012/09/inclement...p-in-dockyard/

[MrPete]

Video of the passengers

 

http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?Sectio...ewsVideoID=590

 

and more video here: http://bernews.com/2012/09/inclement...p-in-dockyard/

 

Neither links work>:(

[mein18]

Did the Explorer leave Bermuda? Has anyone confirmed that there was no damage?

[Thecat123]

Remember this?

 

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/03/06/30420/msc-fantasia-passenger-rescued-after-gangway-collapse.html

[time4u2go]

Oh you mean the cable that Royal had been cleared to cruise under? Nice try.

 

Wait...I thought they hit it. Am I wrong? I found links to several news articles saying they did.

 

And what do you mean "nice try"?

[mein18]

Wait...I thought they hit it. Am I wrong? I found links to several news articles saying they did.

 

And what do you mean "nice try"?

 

Please share links to the news articles. Thanks.

[time4u2go]

Please share links to the news articles. Thanks.

 

http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2012/09/royal-caribbean-ship-hits-cable/840452/1

 

http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-crewmember-injured-after-ship-hits-cable

 

http://www.seanews.com.tr/article/worldship/85995//

 

Remember, these are links to articles about a RCI ship hitting a cable, not about the subject of this thread. When I mentioned this incident in a previous post, Jumbiecruiser seemed to challenge what I said.

[aurelius180]

Royal ships only hit cables. :D

 

Remember, these are links to articles about a RCI ship hitting a cable, not about the subject of this thread. When I mentioned this incident in a previous post, Jumbiecruiser seemed to challenge what I said.

 

I took your OP as a joke...maybe I missed something. :confused:;)

[cruzfitter]

Oh you mean the cable that Royal had been cleared to cruise under? Nice try.

 

I think Jumbiecruiser is trying to say "not RCL's fault". They were apparently given bad info.

[jletsgo]

On the explorer now. Ncl broke free of dock and hit the explorer at the dock in bermuda.

I hope despite all that's going on you have an amazing cruise :)

[time4u2go]

I took your OP as a joke...maybe I missed something. :confused:;)

 

You didn't miss anything. It was a joke.

[time4u2go]

I think Jumbiecruiser is trying to say "not RCL's fault". They were apparently given bad info.

 

Oh I never said it was anybody's fault.

[Aquahound]

Notice that it always seems to be another CL hitting a Royal ship.

 

Yes! However, it's usually Carnival ships running into RCI ships (and even their own ships). Guess NCL felt left out.

[Rancher Dave]

Yes! However, it's usually Carnival ships running into RCI ships (and even their own ships). Guess NCL felt left out.

 

LOL... I had that same thought when I saw the story.

[ColumbiaMDCanadian]

Funny, Costa is the first one that came to my mind! (GD,R)

(Too soon?)