noodles62 Posted October 13, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hi, I just got back from a four PNW cruise on the Celebrity Mercury. We have been on 8 cruises and this was our first on Celebrity. Does anyone know what it means when an announcement is made over the PA that goes: Star Code Star Code Star Code and then they give a location. I am thinking it is a medical emergency? Is that correct. It happened on two different occasions while on board. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsgirl Posted October 13, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2007 You are correct, it is the code for a medical emergency, usually a passenger has collapsed with a heart attack. It is something that happens quite frequently, especially on the cruises that attract older passengers, on a HAL cruise (30 days) we had 6 deaths , as well as several evacuations . The average age of the passengers was late 70's, and the doctor was kept very busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles62 Posted October 13, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks Jimsgirl. That is unbelievable, six times! I guess I just never noticed it on other cruises. When it happened the second time I really took note. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2007 What is a 'four PNW'? I assume PNW means Pacific North West but what does the four refer to? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles62 Posted October 14, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Sorry about that. I should have written 4 day Pacific Northwest Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2007 We have been on quite a few ships when we have heard various Star Codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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