Karshrimp Posted January 18, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2008 We were on the Liberty last week when they called the code "bright star" on the aft of deck 8. What does that mean? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariemorgan Posted January 18, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Medical Emergency http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=5509178&postcount=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee777 Posted January 18, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That's interesting to know! I heard that Brightstar code at least twice on the Valor last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 18, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Very interesting, Carnival and RCI have entirely different codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somoremoney Posted January 18, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Here I thought you were talking about operation Bright Star, the annual US military deployment exercise to Egypt. But never mind...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewmates Posted January 18, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Very interesting, Carnival and RCI have entirely different codes. It sounds like you know what the RCCL codes are. Don't tease us; tell us. :D Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavteam Posted January 18, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Somoremoney , I thought the same thing - my hubby has been involved in that operation numerous times :) Semper Fi, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandjfun Posted January 18, 2008 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2008 no, no, no, you are all wrong on this one. It means that the captain just found the north star and now knows where he is going again.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee777 Posted January 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcmmc Posted July 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 19, 2014 We just disembarked the Westerdam. Before leaving port in Seattle we heard them call the announcement of Bright Star, Bright Star, Bright Star. We were told a poor woman had passed away once reaching her cabin. We saw the medics come aboard with the stretcher and take her off. Not sure this is what Bright Star means but that is what we were told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted July 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2014 We just disembarked the Westerdam. Before leaving port in Seattle we heard them call the announcement of Bright Star, Bright Star, Bright Star. We were told a poor woman had passed away once reaching her cabin. We saw the medics come aboard with the stretcher and take her off. Not sure this is what Bright Star means but that is what we were told. I've always hard that "Bright Star" was a medical emergency, and "Rising Star" was a death. :confused: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted July 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A death is never announced, just medical emergency. No one is dead until the doctor pronounces and they certainly don't make a public announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted July 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A death is never announced, just medical emergency. No one is dead until the doctor pronounces and they certainly don't make a public announcement. This info is correct. Having just retired after doing 30 yrs as an ER RN, it always surprises me when people are astounded that people expire on cruise ships. All cruise ships are actually "towns" when on any given cruise and sometimes have up to 6000 passengers/crew members onboard. Any medical emergency can happen and does. That is why there is a medical staff onboard and also a morgue on every ship. If there is a medical emergency, one calls 911 on the ship, just like land, and the medical team is dispatched to the area of the ship, or cabin, where they are needed. It is also helpful if many, if not most passengers know how to do effective CPR and use an AED. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennN Posted July 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Kinda morbid, I know but this is how I want to go - all kiddy and excited to start my cruise. Someone please get that on John Heald's list, ok??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearose Posted July 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I've always hard that "Bright Star" was a medical emergency, and "Rising Star" was a death. :confused: "SKY" This is what I have heard as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushing985 Posted July 20, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 20, 2014 After searching I found "Bright Star" is a death or serious medical emergency. I like the term "Rising Star" because it just seems respectful for someone who past away but I couldn't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted July 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I hear Seraphim a lot. Does anyone know what that means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushing985 Posted July 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I hear Seraphim a lot. Does anyone know what that means? That's a new one for me. Below are the more common ones (some of them are funny): Bravo Bravo Bravo [port/starboard] – man overboard on port or starboard side Bright Star – death or medical emergency Code Adam – missing child (named after Adam Walsh) Cold Alpha or Alpha Team – medical emergency or fire Code Baby Ruth – feces in the pool Code Bravo – fire Code Delta – damage to the ship or disaster or multiple injuries Code Orange – early stages of norovirus infection on a ship (Holland America) – buffet is no longer self-serve but pools and other areas remain open Code Oscar – man overboard Code Papa – pollution (oil spill, etc) Code Red – the dreaded norovirus Code Sierra – medical emergency needing a stretcher Code Winnie – feces in the pool (Disney) Fallen Star – death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needs Another Vacation! Posted July 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Found out from one of the bartenders that it was an elderly man whose last wish was to go on a cruise. We were really glad to hear he died living out his dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted July 20, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I hear Seraphim a lot. Does anyone know what that means? What you are hearing is Sierra Team..for a stretcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThuviaRN Posted July 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 20, 2014 At Disney I've heard "protein spill" or "Code V." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mferris77 Posted July 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I'm sorry but "Code Baby Ruth" has got to be a joke. Anyone on the ship who's seen caddyshack would know exactly what that means. I also don't know that they'd need to dispatch people from all over the ship just to shut down and clean out a pool - that's just a call to maintenance. Still, I'd love to hear it be announced. Edited July 20, 2014 by mferris77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triciasrv Posted July 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I'm sorry but "Code Baby Ruth" has got to be a joke. Anyone on the ship who's seen caddyshack would know exactly what that means. I also don't know that they'd need to dispatch people from all over the ship just to shut down and clean out a pool - that's just a call to maintenance. Still, I'd love to hear it be announced. I was going to say that I LOVE the Caddyshack reference! Would find it funny and disgusting to hear it announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted July 21, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 21, 2014 What you are hearing is Sierra Team..for a stretcher Hmmm...guess it could be that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcmmc Posted July 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 21, 2014 A death is never announced, just medical emergency. No one is dead until the doctor pronounces and they certainly don't make a public announcement. It wasn't announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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