Looking for Info on Overboard Pax on NCL Sky

[MrPete]

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Info?

[BIG_Steve]

http://cbs4.com/history/Norwegian.Sky.2.988188.html

[electricron]

The Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger Saturday who reportedly went overboard about 60 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas.

According to fellow passengers, the 39-year-old man went overboard from the cruise ship Norwegian Sky around 3 a.m.

 

Who's up at 3 a.m.?

[Jeans*Fanatic]

The Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger Saturday who reportedly went overboard about 60 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas.

According to fellow passengers, the 39-year-old man went overboard from the cruise ship Norwegian Sky around 3 a.m.

 

Who's up at 3 a.m.?

 

I was up till 5 or 6 am on my last cruise, on 3 or more of the days on my 7 day cruise.

 

This is extremely sad, can't wait to hear if they found him or not. :(

[obmarcr]

Hi,

Hope they find him alive but if they haven't found him by now he won't be found alive.

 

I wonder what cabin he was in because that cabin might be considered a crime scene and roped off. I hope it wasn't mine or Big Steve's!

[graysladymurphy]

I was just on the Sky and remember looking over the edge and thinking no way would you ever survive if you went overboard. That is really sad about this last passenger. He may not have been drunk, maybe suicide? Who knows!

[ohioNCLcruiser]

I would consider myself lucky if I fell off a ship and was knocked out as soon as I hit the water then try to stay afloat all night and then sooner or later drown.

[barbgazz]

I just read where a 39 year old man went overboard on a Norwegian ship on a 3 day Bahama Cruise. So sad.

[Shoalwater]

So sad.

 

Man missing after falling overboard in Bahamas

 

 

 

 

MIAMI (AP) -- The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 39-year-old man who went overboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the Bahamas. The incident happened early Saturday morning, about 60 miles north of Nassau.

The man was not immediately identified, but fellow passengers saw him go overboard.

The ship was headed to Nassau, its first port of call on a three-day voyage. Several cruise ships in the area were assisting Coast Guard crews in the search.

The Coast Guard says in a release that it suspended its search around 8 p.m. Saturday after searching 590 square miles.

[gina4655]

We were on the Sky April 3rd thru the 6th. My husband and I along with our daughter walked all around that ship on several decks and once or twice made the comment how in the world did people just fall off ???? I am only 5 ft. tall but the rail came almost to my chest!!! Anyways, it's sad to hear, and a weird feeling knowing I was on that ship just a few weeks ago.. just heard they called off the seach after searching over 500 miles... :(

[Philly Steve]

Our hearts go out to the missing man's family, accident or not.

[ibewpat]

The Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger Saturday who reportedly went overboard about 60 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas.

According to fellow passengers, the 39-year-old man went overboard from the cruise ship Norwegian Sky around 3 a.m.

 

Who's up at 3 a.m.?

 

I was on the Pearl and was up at 3 am almost every night. Our ship took part in the search. Very sad situation.....

[ANONYM0US]

My wife and I were on the Sky. Sometime prior to 4:00 am the Captain stated there was a "Code OSCAR".

About 4:15 am the Captain announced to all passengers "we have an overboard situation" and requested that we watch for the person in the water.

Many passengers were scattered on all deck levels watching the waves in an effort to help.

Searchlights from the ship scanned the waters for hours. The Captain explained that the ship was in a zig-zag pattern to account for the winds and currents in an attempt to search and rescue.

The Sky spent nine hours searching to no avail., at which time the Coast Guard advised that they would continue with the search since the Sky had done everything possible.

I spotted other ships in the area that night, the Pearl in particular, joining in the search...as well as the coast guard helicopter.

Bottom line...the Captain and crew meticulously did all they could to find this passenger. The Captain kept all up-to-date as to the ongoing procedures.

The mood on the ship was very solemn and prayers were said for this person, his friends and his family.

My wife and I saw first hand the actions of a dedicated and compassionate crew.

So unfortunate that the outcome was not positive.

[Down-Unders]

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Why?

[Ms belp]

I would consider myself lucky if I fell off a ship and was knocked out as soon as I hit the water then try to stay afloat all night and then sooner or later drown.

 

No offense, James...love you. But you are only 21. What a horrible way to die.:eek:

[Don Haynes]

You have been on these cruise ships. One doesn't fall off the ship in good weather. They are either killed by someone lifting one off the ship, or clowning on a railing, or jumping off a railing. Yet many feel sorry for the chap, when there are more people who die on a ship from poor health.

 

No wonder the media is so obsessed with ambulance chasing.....

[ohioNCLcruiser]

No offense, James...love you. But you are only 21. What a horrible way to die.:eek:

 

No what I'm saying is IF one were to fall off a cruise ship at night and were to be lost at sea it would be better to be knocked out right away.

[WeBeGone]

At 2:30 am on Sat morning, I was awakened by the PA announcing "Code Oscar, Code Oscar, starboard". I knew it was a "man overboard" and I immediately said a prayer for whoever it was and their family, not knowing if it was a crew member or a passenger. We were on the port side but nevertheless got up and looked out. There were many many searchlights scaning the sea. About 45 minutes later the PA came on and it was the Captain. I could hear the anguish in his voice as he announced the man overboard situation and advised passengers that they would be feeling sharp turns as the ship went into a search grid. He also advised us that the Coast Guard was coming and that several lifevests with their locator beacons had been thrown.

 

At 7am, the captain said that the coast guard plane and helicopter were now searching since it was light, as well as 3 other cruise ships, a freighter, and several private fishing boats. The coast guard was coordinating a search pattern. The captain advised that we should prepare for a day at sea as we would not be going to Nassau until the coast guard called off the search.

 

By noon the news had spread that apassenger had jumped from his 10th deck balcony and that it was indeed a suicide. We watched the search efforts of the helicopter and felt sorry for the passengers on the other cruise ships. At 3pm, the captain announced that the cruise ships' part of the recovery operation was over, and that while the coast guard was going to continue searching, we were going to procede to Nassau.

 

We arrived at 5pm, stayed the night and departed for Miami at 4:00 on Sunday. We had missed the NCL private island but it was so windy, I didn't mind. It was amazing though to hear the grumbling that went on and the lack of sympathy some passengers displayed.

 

As we were among the last people to disembark, we saw the widow being escorted off the ship by law enforcement, a NCL rep, and another couple. They bypassed all lines and were taken into a room at the terminal. My heart goes out to the family. I was amazed at how professional, yet caring, all the crew on board were. I hope I never have to be on another cruise where this happens but was heartened at the procedures in place. Well done NCL.

[lady_cruiser]

Why?

 

Probably because he wanted to get the true facts (links to newspapers, news tv cannels, etc) instead of just "maybes".

[KS_Cruiser]

Same here....I am looking for the facts. We were on the Pearl and our boat helped in the search; our captain came over the intercom and gave us a brief description of the person and many, many people on our boat spent the morning looking into the water for him as our boat was in the search pattern. We saw the Coast Guard helicopters stop a couple of times to hover in one spot and we thought each time that they'd found him. Our prayers go out to the family and I just wish we could have done more to help.

[kaymac22]

Was on the SKY the week prior. So sad.

[EmmasNana]

I was on this sailing. I was really impressed with the efforts that NCL made to locate this person. It amazed me the other cruise ships helping in the search as well. One was NCL Pearl and I think another was Majesty of the Sea(I don't know what cruise line). My DH and I sat on our balcony with binoculars for hours. I feel so bad for the family, but I too do not believe you can just fall off.

Does anyone know which stateroom he was in? The reason I ask is we were in 0056(deck 10). There was a couple next to us that we saw Friday evening, but never saw them on their balcony again.

[EX-NCLSKY-CREW]

As an ex-crew member on the Sky back in 2009 I can tell you the truth.

 

3am - Captain informs all crew that man is overboard

4am - Captain informs all passengers that man is overboard (this is because a few passengers had been questioning why the ship was going round and round in circles)

 

Coast Guard along with NCL Pearl and a Royal Caribbean ship search. Until the Coast Guard informs all ships that their part of the search is over. Ships are so large there is only so much they can do.

 

Passenger who went overboard was very intoxicated and staying on deck 10. He ran at the balcony and went over watched by his girlfriend and her brother.

 

Next day we had the police on board to conduct interviews.

Verdict - Accident

 

As another person posted some passengers were highly irritated that we were still at sea rather than at Nassau. I'm sure they would have felt differently if it was themselves or their family members.

 

Another posted had said that after 12 hours he would be dead. In this case we couldn't find him, but we continue looking for so long as people have been found before. One story that always sticks out in my mind... A lady who was depressed went to commit suicide by throwing herself in the sea. She couldn't swim. As she hit the water it woke her up and she decided she didn't want to die. Instinct kicked in and she tread water for 17 hours and was found alive. This is a rare story but it does happen :)

 

The night and following day was very sad and something that will stay with me forever.

[Sheils65]

Maybe I missed this part but how did they fond out there was a man overboard? Cameras? Was someone with him? Did someone see him go over?

[ndabunka]

My wife and I were on the Sky. Sometime prior to 4:00 am the Captain stated there was a "Code OSCAR".

About 4:15 am the Captain announced to all passengers "we have an overboard situation" and requested that we watch for the person in the water.

Many passengers were scattered on all deck levels watching the waves in an effort to help.

Searchlights from the ship scanned the waters for hours. The Captain explained that the ship was in a zig-zag pattern to account for the winds and currents in an attempt to search and rescue.

The Sky spent nine hours searching to no avail., at which time the Coast Guard advised that they would continue with the search since the Sky had done everything possible.

I spotted other ships in the area that night, the Pearl in particular, joining in the search...as well as the coast guard helicopter.

Bottom line...the Captain and crew meticulously did all they could to find this passenger. The Captain kept all up-to-date as to the ongoing procedures.

The mood on the ship was very solemn and prayers were said for this person, his friends and his family.

My wife and I saw first hand the actions of a dedicated and compassionate crew.

So unfortunate that the outcome was not positive.

 

Did the Sky deploy the smaller craft onboard for the search as well?