Prohibited Items

[chengkp75]

• 25. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers
  

These items have me curious...I can see them not allowing laser's or laser pointer's, as those can be a hazard to eyes...but what is wrong with a satellite phone, or ham radio equipment? Afraid they will lose revenue from their own service?

And transformer's? Just about any device, phones, cameras, etc. use transformers to recharge...

And what's the problem with EPIRB? Someone setting off a false alarm or something?....

Very curious, indeed...

 

EPIRB's are registered with a national agency in the country where purchased, or where the vessel is registered, which includes coding to transmit the vessel particulars (name, number, home port, etc), and yes, there are fines for non-emergency activation of an EPIRB.

 

 

Ham radios and satellite phones (like the Iridium phones that link directly to the satellite), are required to be listed on the ship's international radiotelegraphy certificate, which is why certain cruise lines will allow ham radios only with the approval of the Captain.

 

 

While most electronics do use a transformer to charge, transformers create heat when they change voltages due to the varying magnetic flux in the coils, so what they are referring to are large, open transformers, of the sort we use frequently on our ships to power our office equipment (if purchased in the US and used on a 220v ship), which are 1000-2000w transformers. Crew can be regulated to check these frequently for problems that could cause a fire, while passengers not so much.

[POA1]

The lethality of knife length depends on the area in which you strike and the manner in which you strike. Of course, the "thin skull" rule applies, but that is target specific.

 

Based on the size of the average cruiser, a harpoon may be necessary rather than 2.5" knife blade.

 

And, to note the comment regarding steak knives in Cagneys ... the NCL policy is aspirational ... without detection, prevention, and deterrence ... we hope for the best. Otherwise, we cut our steaks with sporks.

That's why we're so fortunate not to have restrictions on body armor. A sport coat made from DKX buoyant armor plates is perfect for Dress Up (for Combat) or Not Night. The color choices aren't great, but a natty pocket square or quick release tie can add a pop of color.

[clyde3]

I wonder what constitutes a large battery?

[NMLady]

Yes, you might have something there...someone with a marine band radio transceiver could maliciously interfere with operations, I suppose...far fetched, but possible...:confused:

 

I think it's more likely interferes with radio-phones crew uses for communication with each other.

[don't-use-real-name]

As I live and breath the usual disclaimer about 'WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION" !

North Korea please leave your toys at home and control your children's activity !

 

That being noted - I did not know that NCL operates as an extension of the BATF.

Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms - but NCL does employ TSA security type

scanning machines to check for these items at Registration. The personnel that

man these scanners - a few leave much to be desired in customer relations -

think of rent-a-cop guard - taking away grandpa's boy scout knife with corkscrew

or the MacGyver Swiss Army knife with 26.5 ways to fix things that go wrong - but no

heavy duty blow torch or wrench to remove rivets from the hull of the ship.

 

OK security look for the Crocodile Dundee Bowie knife and dive knives and swords

inside of umbrellas and why of course the UZI guns concealed in the violin case.

But taking away grandpa's EAGLE boy scout knife gimme a break.

Of course grandpa and others get back their momentos at the end of the cruise

but for some these can be life saving instruments in absence of medical devices

and more so if on shore - the MacGyver knife is a class act in the hands of a survivalist !

 

One of the rules I hear that is used on the length of a knife blade is if it longer than the

long side of a deck of cards then it is too long !

 

xxxxx

 

Regarding that large battery - scooters and wheelchairs have semi-large batteries but

I would image that the large battery refers to something like an automobile battery.

When hooked up to an inverter can generate substantial 120v AC power.

[bob brown]

That's why we're so fortunate not to have restrictions on body armor. A sport coat made from DKX buoyant armor plates is perfect for Dress Up (for Combat) or Not Night. The color choices aren't great, but a natty pocket square or quick release tie can add a pop of color.

Just make sure it is not in "cammo" style if you're going ashore in Barbados or certain other places that prohibit civilian's dressed that way...:D;p

[don't-use-real-name]

Yes, you might have something there...someone with a marine band radio transceiver could maliciously interfere with operations, I suppose...far fetched, but possible...:confused:

 

I think it's more likely interferes with radio-phones crew uses for communication with each other.

 

The one KEY WORD here is transceiver !

Trans meaning transmit and the ceiver meaning receiver.

Transmitting messages bona fida or faux is the crux of the matter possibly interfering with ship operations.

 

A scanner only receives - but may pose problems of its own with listening to privileged crew talk.

I have one and no longer take it with me. It is multi-band covering aircraft railroad municipal civic

maintenance and police bands can be illegal in criminal activity but for general listening OK.

It does not Transmit anything !

[DMH15]

I wonder what constitutes a large battery?

 

 

 

Probably like the lithium ones in hovercrafts that have caused some fires. They are prohibited in my high-rise apartment building.

 

 

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[roger001]

Just make sure it is not in "cammo" style if you're going ashore in Barbados or certain other places that prohibit civilian's dressed that way...:D;p

 

That is true! I had on a floppy hat with a bit of cammo on it while trying to go ashore at one of those ports. A no,no. Had to leave it on the ship.

[FranknBeans]

Just went to download the edocs for our next cruise. In bold red type displayed across the face of the edoc page is a warning I've never seen on there before. It lists prohibited items to NOT be taken aboard. Darn. They've just gone and taken the fun out of cruising! :p

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

 

 

 

The safety and security of our guests and crew is our number one priority. The following items are prohibited on-board vessels. These items will be confiscated and not transported aboard. When an item is determined to be illegal the appropriate authorities will be informed.

 

 

• 1. All illegal narcotics/drugs. (Including Marijuana prescribed for medical purposes and other items used as drug paraphernalia. This includes Hookah Pipes).
  
• 2. All firearms including replicas, imitations, non-firing weapons, starting pistols and their components
  
• 3. Air, BB or pellet pistols or rifles
  
• 4. Any other projectile-weapon or item that resembles or can be mistaken as a firearm (e.g., paint ball guns)
  
• 5. All ammunition or replica ammunition for listed line items 2, 3 & 4
  
• 6. All explosives, component parts (i.e. detonators) including imitation explosives and devices
  
• 7. Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics
  
• 8. Martial Arts Weapons (i.e. throwing stars, flails)
  
• 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm
  
• 10. Open razors
  
• 11. Swords, Skean Dhus, or Kirpans
  
• 12. Spears or spear guns
  
• 13. Crossbows, crossbow bolts, and long bow arrows
  
• 14. Blunt weapons including knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, telescopic batons, batons, flails or nunchaku
  
• 15. Items containing incapacitating substances (e.g. gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable
  
• 16. Restraining Devices (i.e. handcuffs, leg, and head restraining straps)
  
• 17. Flammable substances and hazardous chemicals. (e.g., petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners, lighter fuel, etc.)
  
• 18. Any other item made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon
  
• 19. Stun devices (i.e. Tazers and Stun Guns)
  
• 20. Large batteries
  
• 21. Items brought on board the vessel and not supplied by the Company containing any kind of heating element, such as but not limited to: immersion heaters, heating blankets, flat irons, water heaters, coffee machines with heating/hot plates, etc.
  
• 22. Any remotely controlled or autonomously flying devices, toys or drones
  
• 23. Self-balancing hover boards, air wheels, scooters, or Segway’s
  
• 24. Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and large aerosol cans
  
• 25. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers
  
• 26. Any form of radio/ telephone signal jamming equipment
  
• 27. Samsung Note 7
  
• 28. Candles
  

 

They forgot to add one's secretary

[CruisingUS]

The knife restriction on a blade of 4 inches or less will make you very competitive in the knife fight against cruisers from the Carnival family (Carnival, Princess, Holland America, etc.) They're limited to a blade length of 2.5 inches. The extra inch and a half might not seem like much, but in close quarters combat every bit helps. ;)

:'):'):')

It's not the size of the knife, it's how you use it.

[cpcanuck]

What I find stunning is that they actually have to list these kinds of items as prohibited! Why in heavens name would anyone think it was okay to bring the vast majority of these items on a ship?? The fact that they are highlighting these items makes me wonder how many times at embarkation they have to confiscate or bar these items? Then again...maybe I don't want to know!

[Two Wheels Only]

Based on the size of the average cruiser, a harpoon may be necessary rather than 2.5" knife blade.

 

 

LOL

[don't-use-real-name]

What I find stunning is that they actually have to list these kinds of items as prohibited! Why in heavens name would anyone think it was okay to bring the vast majority of these items on a ship?? The fact that they are highlighting these items makes me wonder how many times at embarkation they have to confiscate or bar these items? Then again...maybe I don't want to know!

 

You should see the kitchen sinks that the TSA finds passengers boarding with on airplanes !

NCL must have copied the Play Book from the TSA.

But at least NCL allows petite 2.5 inch pocket knives.

[POA1]

You should see the kitchen sinks that the TSA finds passengers boarding with on airplanes !

NCL must have copied the Play Book from the TSA.

But at least NCL allows petite 2.5 inch pocket knives.

I thought NCL allowed a 4 inch knife. Is this untrue?

[ramdoggiesmom]

I realize some of the things on this list are quite serious & I apologize in advance but I have to say, this is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time! Thanks for the afternoon laugh!

[All-ready2cruise]

I thought NCL allowed a 4 inch knife. Is this untrue?

 

Correct. Not allowed:

• 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm
  

[don't-use-real-name]

Correct. Not allowed:

• 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm
  

 

The Rule of Thumb (if not cut off) is the blade length can be no longer than a card in a deck of cards.

Playing card measures 3.5 inches high by 2.25 inches wide - thickness varies with the magician's trick.

 

YMMV with Casino cards.

 

But taking away grandpa's boy scout knife - now that's cutting it too far !

My MacGyver instincts kick in and cry foul !

 

You go to the Brazilian ala carte restaurant (Moderno) O M G call 911 even Crocodile Dundee

would be impressed "Now that is a kenife" !

 

I previously posted 2.5 inches that would be a pen knife - never had a problem with that.

Regarding the grandpa's knife deal overheard NCL Rent-A-Security stating that they had to

confiscate it and it would be returned at the end of the cruise - wrong headed decision !

It was handled badly like the nail clippers after the 911 event O M G if it had a sharp edge

anywhere it was verboten - gimme a break - your taking wine on board with a corkscrew and

that can do a real number on a body. Just makes overkill sense !

Edited September 18, 2017 by don't-use-real-name

[BubbaBoo]

I realize some of the things on this list are quite serious & I apologize in advance but I have to say, this is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time! Thanks for the afternoon laugh!

 

I know...I trying hard not to laugh out aloud for fear someone would come in my office and ask why I was laughing!