Comments on: Transport Minister On Norwegian Star Incident

By: Video: Norwegian Star Cruise Ship Incident | Bernews.com

Video: Norwegian Star Cruise Ship Incident | Bernews.com — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:14:05 +0000

[...] brief) storm blew in with heavy rain and 75mph wind gusts. Somehow the forward moorings of the Star were ripped loose and the ship was blown on a slow-motion collision course with the otherwise stationary Explorer of [...]

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:49:41 +0000

Ok…. lets get serious for a second here. First of all, based on the information, it does seem that the lines were not properly tied from the NCL ship. They should have had more lines when they knew of possible high winds. The Capt of NCL chose to offer free drinks because he felt that would lesson the blow to their guests.
But…. @Paula being disturbed that the EX didnt offer anything and that you had ‘concern’ for the safety of the ship going back to Bayonne….. GET A LIFE! You’re probably the type that would complain if you were on a cruise and someone went overboard – causing the ship to miss a port. FREE FREE FREE….. PLEASE!!!!!!!
Be thankful that there were no injuries on either ship and that the ships were seaworthy. Maybe you should fly and bring drink coupons with ya!!

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:36:23 +0000

I was on the RC Explorer Of the Seas and reading this I’m a little disturbed that we didn’t even get one free drink. We were hit hard enough to jolt the entire ship and our departure was delayed by an hour. Not to mention the fact of worrying the entire trip back that there may have been some damage that could have effected us in the middle of the ocean. Thanks RC.

By: bill

bill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:09:46 +0000

Really…. things happen… life goes on….. it was a great vacation…. great crew…. good food…. so we had a hiccup…… life is that way….. we are blessed no one got hurt…. no one knew the storm would be that strong or fast. If you want to hand out blame blame God… he caused the storm…. as for me….. I would much rather thank him for safety….. but it’s your call…

By: Cruise Ship Incident Being ‘Fully Investigated’ | Bernews.com

Cruise Ship Incident Being ‘Fully Investigated’ | Bernews.com — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:14:04 +0000

[...] September 17, 2012 | 0 Comments Minister of Transport Walter Roban provided an update on the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship incident that occurred on Friday [Sept 14], saying it is “being fully investigated to document the [...]

By: pamela

pamela — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:26:30 +0000

It was wild to return to the dock and find the ship not where it was suppost to be. at least we had a 2 hour open bar with rum punch once we were able to get on board.

By: Gloria Green

Gloria Green — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:39:33 +0000

That ship was not secured properly in the first place and they lied to the passengers about what happened! You can’t suppress the incompetence of the bridge with free drinks. And most importantly, passengers were at risk of serious injury as the gang way collapsed behind their step onto the ship. I was there and know exactly what actually occurred, this captain and the bridge crew must be investigated.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:22:08 +0000

AGREED. But we did hear of the “stories” about the design flaws in the building of the dock, the wind problems with the area and of course how the person who recommmended a different formation of the wharf was fired because his wasnt a popular idea or inexpensive. Seems it turns out its probably not “shoddy constuction” but more of a possible cost saving decision to have built it as it is. Shame.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:16:55 +0000

LMAO great call!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:15:57 +0000

Sorry, folks,but I WAS ON THE STAR and saw the entire incident. Star broke mooring ropes, pulled off some metal railings, floated into the sound and definitely hit the RC Seas ship. Damage was as it shows in the photos. Maybe it didnt seem that bad on shore, but onship it was a spectacle to watch! Rained so hard and wind was amazing! Glad we decided to come back early to the ship as those returning during the storm mustve wondered why we were leaving so early! Heard, saw and felt the hit. We were all pacified by NCL by captain declaring open bar for free Rum Swizzles…certainly gave us cruisers something to talk about. We did hear about the political story of the refusal to build the dock safer…but NCL couldve used a bit more mooring ropes too!

By: ds

ds — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:54:16 +0000

We were on the Explorer when the accident happened and saw the whole thing. The ropes snapped. Dock was fine. The Explorer from the start had many more ropes securing the ship. I recall noticing that on Wed when we docked

By: Vulpes

Vulpes — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:23:47 +0000

A question of fact; please explain what makes it political in your opinion?

By: hmmm

hmmm — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:05:26 +0000

You guys always trying to make it political aren’t u?!

By: mixitup

mixitup — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:20:01 +0000

I thought the Norwegian Breakaway was scheduled for next year?

By: Oyeah

Oyeah — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:50:56 +0000

The big whip woke away from the dock

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:13:00 +0000

Did the ship break away from the pier or was it the pier that broke away (as happened last year due to shoddy construction)?

By: Just One

Just One — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:32:14 +0000

That’s a big a$$ boat!

By: Mat

Mat — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:06:28 +0000

bloody hell…

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:54:36 +0000

Could not have been that bad. The buses were running & everyone in Government stayed put. The Government schools did not close.

By: Oyeah

Oyeah — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:25:47 +0000

Worse weather than Leslie what’s up?

By: Anonymouse13

Anonymouse13 — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:20:02 +0000

So what happened Norwegian Star ?
I don’t know, all of a sudden this boat came of of nowhere and hit me in the ass.

By: just a thought

just a thought — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:08:53 +0000

Weather guys, went sleep today.. Sorry we still love yo

By: Videos: Weather Affects Cruise Ship, Flooding | Bernews.com

Videos: Weather Affects Cruise Ship, Flooding | Bernews.com — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:50:04 +0000

[...] damage to the Star and none to the Heritage Wharf, Transport Minister Walter Roban said. Real his full statement here.- Have photos of the flooding? Please email them to info@bernews.com & thanks to those who sent [...]