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This fire on the Island Princess happened about three weeks ago but I just read about it now. I wonder how often these things happen but the cruise lines do their best to keep the news suppressed since it's a negative media hit?
http://www.cruisemapper.com/news/2546-fire-breaks-out-princess-cruises-ship
It's funny how "rumors" start circulating on a ship (our last cruise appeared to have issues with the stabilizers) ... I feel absolutely certain that if there is a situation that impacts everybody, they will handle it appropriately.
I always put into perspective the number of cruise ships that are out and about on any given day, 365 days a year and the number of "emergencies" they probably encounter ... not their first rodeo ...
It is interesting to think about all the ships at sea, cruise, freighters, military, from a multitude of countries, and also the private boats, and there are hardly any incidents of note out there.
It's funny how "rumors" start circulating on a ship (our last cruise appeared to have issues with the stabilizers) ... I feel absolutely certain that if there is a situation that impacts everybody, they will handle it appropriately.
I always put into perspective the number of cruise ships that are out and about on any given day, 365 days a year and the number of "emergencies" they probably encounter ... not their first rodeo ...
I think that there is a whole lot that goes on that we don't hear about ... we're on a need to know basis and most things, they just think we don't need to know....
I think your right. They don't want to scare people off either.
I think that there is a whole lot that goes on that we don't hear about ... we're on a need to know basis and most things, they just think we don't need to know....
If you are ever on a ship,and someone dies, don't even bother asking anyone on staff about it. You won't get any info. None.
I think that there is a whole lot that goes on that we don't hear about ... we're on a need to know basis and most things, they just think we don't need to know....
Hadn't heard about it. Fortunately no significant damage and no injuries.
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