Bugalugsnz Posted February 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/89259548/emergency-services-rush-to-port-chalmers-after-explosion-on-cruise-ship Very sad news, thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted February 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2017 As per my thoughts from the other thread. Wow, that is pretty concerning. Hope there is no other loss of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugalugsnz Posted February 9, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted February 9, 2017 More here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11797775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2017 So sad. Our prayers go with the family of the deceased crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindauk Posted February 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2017 We are currently on the ship. There is a quietness around the ship in respect for the crew member who lost their life. The explosion was like a bomb going off it was so loud. The reports are very accurate. We can't leave until all investigations are complete, which is obvious really. The Captain is keeping us informed as best he can and there is a sadness in his announcements. No idea if there is any damage as all the promanade deck is out of bounds. A sad day on a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted February 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2017 So sorry to hear this. Condolences to the man's family and friends. Thank you for the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted February 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sad news indeed. My thoughts and condolences for for the deceased crew member and his family.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugalugsnz Posted February 9, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted February 9, 2017 We are currently on the ship. There is a quietness around the ship in respect for the crew member who lost their life. The explosion was like a bomb going off it was so loud. The reports are very accurate. We can't leave until all investigations are complete, which is obvious really. The Captain is keeping us informed as best he can and there is a sadness in his announcements. No idea if there is any damage as all the promanade deck is out of bounds. A sad day on a wonderful cruise. Thanks for this lindauk. I hope you're able to get away this morning. I understand you may need to miss Fiordland, which is a shame, but I hope the rest of your cruise is smooth sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted February 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Very sad. Prayers for the family and all on board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindauk Posted February 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2017 We have been told to be all aboard at 5pm. Definitely no fiords. The Captain did say he doesn't expect us to be late into Sydney. I think we'll definitely get away today, there are three ships in tomorrow. The Captain said they are setting up a memorial fund for the crewman, a nice gesture I think. Needless to say they have organised shuttles so people can go ashore, all in all I think the situation has been dealt with in a very satisfactory way and the Captain is keeping us very well informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2017 We have been told to be all aboard at 5pm. Definitely no fiords. The Captain did say he doesn't expect us to be late into Sydney. I think we'll definitely get away today, there are three ships in tomorrow. The Captain said they are setting up a memorial fund for the crewman, a nice gesture I think. Needless to say they have organised shuttles so people can go ashore, all in all I think the situation has been dealt with in a very satisfactory way and the Captain is keeping us very well informed. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETdreamer Posted February 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2017 That's a lovely thought from the Captain! Just out of interest, does anyone know what assistance Princess (or CCL) provide to the crewman's family in situations like this? Have there been other similar situations that CC contributors are aware of that indicate workers compensation or insurance is provided by the cruise line? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/89259548/emergency-services-rush-to-port-chalmers-after-explosion-on-cruise-ship Very sad news, thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. What a shame. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2017 We have been told to be all aboard at 5pm. Definitely no fiords. The Captain did say he doesn't expect us to be late into Sydney. I think we'll definitely get away today, there are three ships in tomorrow. The Captain said they are setting up a memorial fund for the crewman, a nice gesture I think. Needless to say they have organised shuttles so people can go ashore, all in all I think the situation has been dealt with in a very satisfactory way and the Captain is keeping us very well informed. This effort would lessen the pain of the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted February 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2017 so very sad to hear , thoughts are for those who knew him, his work colleagues and his family and his friends :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted February 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2017 So sad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindauk Posted February 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The Captain has just announced the investigation is complete. He complimented the investigation team for their professionalism and the fact that it will prevent something like this happening again. We are sailing at 9pm NZ time. Obviously we will be late back into Sydney which may affect the next cruise and people getting early flights. There is a little talk on the ship that it may be equipment failure because the nitrogen tank which shot onto the wharf was minus the top bit (sorry I don't know what it's called). No doubt this will come out of the investigation at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugalugsnz Posted February 10, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The Captain has just announced the investigation is complete. He complimented the investigation team for their professionalism and the fact that it will prevent something like this happening again. We are sailing at 9pm NZ time. Obviously we will be late back into Sydney which may affect the next cruise and people getting early flights. There is a little talk on the ship that it may be equipment failure because the nitrogen tank which shot onto the wharf was minus the top bit (sorry I don't know what it's called). No doubt this will come out of the investigation at some point. Safe travels. I will be on the Emerald two weeks from today and will be visiting Port Chalmers. Will feel very strange now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted February 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2017 So sorry to hear this news. Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2017 That's a lovely thought from the Captain! Just out of interest, does anyone know what assistance Princess (or CCL) provide to the crewman's family in situations like this? Have there been other similar situations that CC contributors are aware of that indicate workers compensation or insurance is provided by the cruise line? Sent from my iPad using Forums Under international law, any "workman's compensation" type insurance for crew is based on whatever is provided by the national government of the country where the crew member is a citizen. The Captain has just announced the investigation is complete. He complimented the investigation team for their professionalism and the fact that it will prevent something like this happening again. We are sailing at 9pm NZ time. Obviously we will be late back into Sydney which may affect the next cruise and people getting early flights. There is a little talk on the ship that it may be equipment failure because the nitrogen tank which shot onto the wharf was minus the top bit (sorry I don't know what it's called). No doubt this will come out of the investigation at some point. That nitrogen tank, at least from the photos I've seen, is a portable gas cylinder used to charge the accumulators on the lifeboat davit. That "top bit" is the valve assembly, and this is the typical cause of accidents with these compressed gas cylinders. I hate to say it in a fatal accident, but nearly 90% of these accidents are user errors, where either the cylinder falls over, is dropped, or struck with a tool, breaking off the valve and turning the cylinder into a rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texas Realtor Posted February 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I would love to see princess set up a go fund me campaign for the deceased. I would personally donate. The crew members are not usually very well off when it comes to money Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2017 That nitrogen tank, at least from the photos I've seen, is a portable gas cylinder used to charge the accumulators on the lifeboat davit. That "top bit" is the valve assembly, and this is the typical cause of accidents with these compressed gas cylinders. I hate to say it in a fatal accident, but nearly 90% of these accidents are user errors, where either the cylinder falls over, is dropped, or struck with a tool, breaking off the valve and turning the cylinder into a rocket. Photos are in this article http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/89265184/counselling-for-cruise-ship-passengers-following-shocking-death-of-crew-member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1spacecowboy Posted February 11, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Sad, sad story, I'll never forget my shop teacher warning us about safety around bottled gas, as he described a man being killed after a valve was broken off causing the tank to turn into rocket. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonqbc Posted February 11, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Seen it happen before, (should be loaded within a cage) but a cargo ship loaded with cargo net, they hit ship railing, Old rusty protective cover threads of worn cap came off, nicked the valve, Well the net spun around in circles until the cylinder was empty. Very sad, my condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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