Rare LHT28 Posted December 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Just heard from a friend onboard Insignia had a fire while in St Lucia One crew member died they will post when info is available My prayers go out to all the passenger & crew Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted December 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 11, 2014 thanks Lyn, I've gotten my internet now. We were in port in St Lucia. Happened about 9:30am. Lost power. We left the ship for a while, then went back on. shortly afterward they decided toget all the passengers off the ship - actually die the muster. from what I was told by our muster leader they did lose a crew member. there may be more injuries. Marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 11, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Are you allowed to stay on the ship? be safe Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted December 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Are you allowed to stay on the ship? be safe Lyn Mustered off. Have been in port restaurant for about an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbella Posted December 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2014 St.lucia newsonline is reporting that 3 people were injured and/or treated for smoke inhalation. Our prayers go out to all crew and passengers on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradiseken Posted December 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Wow! Horrible news! My heart goes out to the family of the deceased and anyone injured. This will be our ship for the 180-day around the world trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin jack Posted December 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Wow...prayers to all involved.... We are to board her next Wednesday in Miami... I pray that those first news reports were not right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted December 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dori Saltzman Posted December 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Here's our news story so far. We're waiting to hear back from the folks at Oceania for more info. http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6102 Edited December 11, 2014 by Dori Saltzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted December 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Will pax be allowed back on board soon ? How did this start ? How extensive is the damage ? I read about injured people only .....i hope no one perished in the blaze Good luck to all pax and crew ..hope you are safe and can continue your journey ....our thoughts are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted December 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can't tell you much more. People going back to the ship are being shuttled to a ferry terminal to wait. We decided to stay in town and have moved to another restaurant. We went to the Cathedral and said a prayer for the crew members who were injured. I have not gotten a second confirmation on the fatality, however passengers did see CPR being done on someone. When we had left the ship the first time shortly after the original Emergency call, I did hear a call for a the " cardiac" team to report to deck 3. Ship lost power about 9:30....it did not have power when we returned at about 10:30. Muster was orderly, although many of the passengers were already of the ship on excursions. Most people I have talked to seem to be taking things in stride and awaiting further information. Our issues pale in comparison to what the crew is dealing with. Marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted December 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Will pax be allowed back on board soon ?How did this start ? How extensive is the damage ? I read about injured people only .....i hope no one perished in the blaze Good luck to all pax and crew ..hope you are safe and can continue your journey ....our thoughts are with you As the original post said, they are waiting for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 11, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thanks for update Marian Sending prayers for the crew & passengers Until they access the damage you may not hear much more Take care Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenEyedKat Posted December 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So sad to hear this news. Insignia is a lovely ship. Thoughts are with everyone onboard - both the crew and guests and hoping to hear better news soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted December 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 11, 2014 someone just came back from the dock...ship will have an update at 4:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dori Saltzman Posted December 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We have more information coming shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted December 11, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We were just on a month ago. Very beautiful. Fire is so horrible, and damaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCP Posted December 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Sending prayers for the people who are inured... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dori Saltzman Posted December 11, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Update: Three Dead After Fire on Luxury Cruise Ship http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted December 11, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted December 11, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Update, 2:35 p.m. EST: One crewmember and two contractors were killed after an engine room fire onboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia, the line confirmed to Cruise Critic. The remainder of the cruise has been canceled. Dori... true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 11, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Very sorry to hear this. We were in Barbados last month with the Insignia -- looks to be a beautiful ship. Prayers for the families of the dead people in this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted December 11, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So Sad, Hope everyone else is O.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin jack Posted December 11, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Update, 2:35 p.m. EST: One crewmember and two contractors were killed after an engine room fire onboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia, the line confirmed to Cruise Critic. The remainder of the cruise has been canceled. "Three crewmembers and two contractors who were working onboard were transferred to a local medical facility. We are deeply saddened to learn that two contractors and one crewmember did not survive. We extend our deepest condolences to their families during this very difficult time." Also according to Oceania, the fire was contained to the engine room and all passengers are safe and have disembarked. "Arrangements are being made for guests and crew to be accommodated at local hotels until transportation to Miami is arranged," the line said. A Guest and Crew Support team, alone with a technical team, is en route from Miami to St. Lucia. Insignia was on a 10-night cruise, which departed San Juan on December 7 and was scheduled to arrive in Miami on December 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieO Posted December 11, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So very sad for the losses! Praying for their families and loved ones. Also, praying for guests and crew of Insignia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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