Phxazzcruisers Posted June 4, 2016 Author #76 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Celebrity is giving EVERY passenger a credit to their on board account that is refundable. The amount of the credit relates to the type of room they booked. The Captain again apologized today for the incident and told us all about the credit we are getting because they did not meet their standards of an excellent cruise. We really appreciate this and it is another reason we are loyal to the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thyme2go Posted June 4, 2016 #77 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thanks for sharing...........it's the best news since this mess started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted June 4, 2016 #78 Share Posted June 4, 2016 There is a lot of pressure to make port. If he would have changed his mind and not docked at last minute these message boards would be full of threads complaining. Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedosr Posted June 4, 2016 #79 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Glad no one was injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallas16 Posted June 4, 2016 #80 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Glad no one was injured. Me too, the port staff on the pier luckily knew that something was going to happen with the way the ship was approaching the pier and managed to get to safety before the pier was struck and collapsed into the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikibargirl Posted June 4, 2016 #81 Share Posted June 4, 2016 http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Cruise-ship-crash-dock-damaged-in-Ketchikan-during-high-winds-381850581.html Found this photo of the damage :( We board June 25th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted June 4, 2016 #82 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Me too, the port staff on the pier luckily knew that something was going to happen with the way the ship was approaching the pier and managed to get to safety before the pier was struck and collapsed into the sea. For sure!! Not only the injuries that could have resulted but the hypothermia from that water alone could have been fatal if they weren't pulled out in time! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted June 4, 2016 #83 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Someone asked if there was a pilot in control? I believe that a Pilot is ALWAYS in control of the ship when docking in US ports, but I could be wrong. I see a ton of blame being thrown the Captains way, but I haven't seen anyone claim to be a USCG maritime incident specialist, so I guess I am curious about the expertise of all these people who appear to consider themselves "Experts". Must be a bunch of certified meteorologists as well, since there is so much "analysis" of the wind conditions and its affect on a ship attempting to dock. You gotta love keyboard experts! Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjkubel Posted June 4, 2016 #84 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Someone asked if there was a pilot in control? I believe that a Pilot is ALWAYS in control of the ship when docking in US ports, but I could be wrong. I see a ton of blame being thrown the Captains way, but I haven't seen anyone claim to be a USCG maritime incident specialist, so I guess I am curious about the expertise of all these people who appear to consider themselves "Experts". Must be a bunch of certified meteorologists as well, since there is so much "analysis" of the wind conditions and its affect on a ship attempting to dock. You gotta love keyboard experts! You are incorrect. But now I see others already got this corrected as I got to the next page. Edited June 4, 2016 by gjkubel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted June 4, 2016 #85 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Someone asked if there was a pilot in control? I believe that a Pilot is ALWAYS in control of the ship when docking in US ports, but I could be wrong. I see a ton of blame being thrown the Captains way, but I haven't seen anyone claim to be a USCG maritime incident specialist, so I guess I am curious about the expertise of all these people who appear to consider themselves "Experts". Must be a bunch of certified meteorologists as well, since there is so much "analysis" of the wind conditions and its affect on a ship attempting to dock. You gotta love keyboard experts! Pilots do not drive the ship except in the Panama Canal. They are there as advisors about the port area (depth, hazards, etc) Also, the Captain is always ultimately responsible for what happens to his ship. Can blame be divided up? Sure, but the Captain is responsible for his ship, crew and passengers. Edited June 4, 2016 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contentsam Posted June 4, 2016 #86 Share Posted June 4, 2016 During a Q&A with the captain of the ship, it was asked, "does the pilot take control of the Ship?"Captain responded, "the pilot is there to advise, I or any captain is responsible for the ship at all time, even coming into or leaving a port" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw2go Posted June 5, 2016 #87 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Someone asked if there was a pilot in control? I believe that a Pilot is ALWAYS in control of the ship when docking in US ports, but I could be wrong. I see a ton of blame being thrown the Captains way, but I haven't seen anyone claim to be a USCG maritime incident specialist, so I guess I am curious about the expertise of all these people who appear to consider themselves "Experts". Must be a bunch of certified meteorologists as well, since there is so much "analysis" of the wind conditions and its affect on a ship attempting to dock. You gotta love keyboard experts! Hitting the 'LIKE" button!!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 5, 2016 #88 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) My understanding is that the Pilot provides the instructions /directions, but the Captain remains in control of the vessel (or in this case, not). Edited June 5, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted June 5, 2016 #89 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Any damage below the water line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 5, 2016 #90 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Not good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted June 5, 2016 Author #91 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Any damage below the water line? None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted June 5, 2016 #92 Share Posted June 5, 2016 None Thanks for your very balanced and considered posting giving a frost hand view of what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted June 5, 2016 Author #93 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for your very balanced and considered posting giving a frost hand view of what happens You are very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 5, 2016 #94 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Any damage below the water line? None Perhaps not on the ship but the dock was certainly damaged below the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl0413 Posted June 5, 2016 #95 Share Posted June 5, 2016 As the wife of a US Coast. Guard Officer, I asked him. He said that once the HARBOR PILOT takes control, until either completely berthed or free to sail the HARBOR PILOT is liable for the actions of the ship... UNLESS there is an electrical or mechanical failure that because of said failure the ship had a collision. Then the shipping company (cruise line) is liable. Once the HARBOR PILOT takes the "control" of the vessel, the Maritime Captain relinquishes his command of the vessel. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted June 5, 2016 #96 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) As the wife of a US Coast. Guard Officer, I asked him. He said that once the HARBOR PILOT takes control, until either completely berthed or free to sail the HARBOR PILOT is liable for the actions of the ship... UNLESS there is an electrical or mechanical failure that because of said failure the ship had a collision. Then the shipping company (cruise line) is liable. Once the HARBOR PILOT takes the "control" of the vessel, the Maritime Captain relinquishes his command of the vessel. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Well, then you and/or your husband are not entirely correct. The captain of a ship NEVER "gives up" control over or liability for his ship. He might hand over the physical controlls, however, he can always override the commands when he seen necessary. He always has the "last word" so to speak... The pilot mainly has an advisory roll and knowledge of the location and conditions of his "home port". If in doubt I recommend you ask the captain during on of these captains Q & A hours while on board the next cruise! That beeing said: Things like that can happen! Cruise ships or other ships scrape each other, lines break etc. etc. Thankfully noone got hurt. No big deal otherwise. Edited June 5, 2016 by Miaminice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnet999 Posted June 5, 2016 #97 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Interesting article regarding role of pilots. Thye sometimes take control, but will only take 'command' in the Panama Canal. So cruisegirl- your not wholly 'incorrect' as was suggested above http://www.beyondships2.com/faq---pilots.html Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka's Skipper Posted June 5, 2016 #98 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) 1. The Master is always in command of his vessel except in the Panama and Suez canals. Except for those two places the Master is always in Command and is responsible for his vessel. 2, The MASTER can, but is not required to give the command of the vessel navigation and maneuvering to a pilot, but the Master is still in command. The Pilot is there to offer assistance to the Master and provide detailed expert knowledge of the local waters. 3.Involving a Marine casualty or accident the Master is always responsible of his vessel. The Pilot can also be held liable for his actions or mistakes, but the bottom line is still the Master. I am sorry, but the USCG Officer is wrong. I sailed US Merchant Marine 10 years and 30 as a marine surveyor and investigator. AKK Edited June 5, 2016 by Tonka's Skipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreentank Posted June 5, 2016 #99 Share Posted June 5, 2016 So, is the ship back on course as scheduled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcush1955 Posted June 5, 2016 #100 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I saw the video. Infinity docks at pier 3. so does the Solstice Does this mean that tendering will be involved Sailing on the June 10th and Solstice to dock at 3 Only three ships in that day in Ketchikan hopeful we will go to number 4 Do not want to tender twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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