Something still bothering me.

[Kuppykat]

We were on the Dawn last week. Before we left port we had the muster drill, it was held in the stardust theatre. Looking around the theatre it wasn't crowded and I realized they must also be carrying out the drill in other areas as well. But, at the end of the drill the crew member holding the drill stated "And for all those that couldn't make it you can watch it on the tv in your stateroom". I thought this drill was mandatory for all to attend.

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[sassycruiser]

Every cruise I have ever been on it was mandatory. Plus they would call you to do the drill if you hadn't been checked off on the list. After 7 cruises I know the drill (and I know the even more experienced people know it) and would love to sit in my cool cabin and watch it on tv instead of sweltering in the sun.

[ZoneHPH]

here are some pleasant thoughts:

1) emergency drills on a ship make so much more sense than what flight attendants give onboard a plane flying at 29k feet in the air.

2) think of how many passengers before you wore those same life jackets...standing in the heat of a miami port...only to be thrown back into your cabin.

hmmmmmm...makes your skin crawl, doesn't it.

i'm all for watching it on tv!

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[bambam]

Another thing to pack - Clorox disinfectant wipes - for the muster drill...

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On a more serious note, on our cruise, on Tuesday morning, our at-sea day (the muster drill was Sunday @5:00), I saw some folks milling around in their "musty" lifejackets, so they must have been nailed by the did-not-attend list.

If that is any consolation...

BAMnJAM
Carnival Imagingation '96
RCC Majesty '98
Sun Princess '00
NCL Star '04

Proud member (x2) of the PPS - yeah!!

[LindaO]

As noted below... actually the video is fine... not recommended or prefered... but it will do... in addition to the announcement...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> [Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7, Parts 166 to 199]
[Revised as of October 1, 2000]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR199.180]

[Page 490-493]

TITLE 46--SHIPPING

CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--Continued

PART 199--LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS--Table of Contents

Subpart B--Requirements for All Vessels

Sec. 199.180 Training and drills.


(b) Familiarity with emergency procedures.
(1) Every crewmember with emergency duties assigned on the muster
list must be familiar with their assigned duties before the voyage begins.
(2) On a vessel engaged on voyage when the passengers or special
personnel are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 hours, musters
of the passengers and special personnel must take place within 24 hours
after their embarkation. Passengers and special personnel must be
instructed in the use of the lifejackets and the action to take in an
emergency.
(3) Whenever new passengers or special personnel embark, a safety
briefing must be given immediately before sailing or immediately after
sailing. The briefing must include the instructions required by
Sec. 199.80 and must be made by means of an announcement in one or more
languages likely to be understood by the passengers and special
personnel. The announcement must be made on the vessel's public address
system or by other equivalent means likely to be heard by the passengers
and special personnel who have not yet heard it during the voyage. The
briefing may be included in the muster required by paragraph (b)(2) of
this section if the muster is held immediately upon departure.
Information cards or posters, or video programs displayed on the vessel
video displays, may be used to supplement the briefing, but may not be
used to replace the announcement. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Fantasy 4/96, Nassau
Amsterdam Canals, Netherlands, 7/96
Dolphin IV 12/96, Nassau
Ocean Breaze 12/97, Western
Dawn Princess 9/98, Alaska
Granduer 10/00, Southern
Sovereign 12/00, Nassau
Radiance 4/01
Fascination 8/01, Nassau
Radiance 9/01, Alaska
Summit, 9/01
Sovereign 11/01, Nassau
Pride 1/02, Nassau
Rhapsody 1/02, Western
NCL Star 6/02, Hawaii
Brilliance 9/02, Transatlantic
NCL Majesty 11/02, Nassau
Navigator, 1/03, Eastern
Sovereign, 2/03, Nassau
Sovereign, 5/8/03, Nassau
Sovereign, 5/15/03, Nassau
Serenade, 8/03, Maiden Voyage-Transatlantic
Sovereign, 8/31/03, Nassau
Mariner, 11/16/03, Inaugural Eastern
Sovereign, 12/03, Nassau
Sovereign, 3/04, Nassau
Jewel, 6/04, Baltic
Jewel, 9/04, Europe & Transatlantic
NCL Star, 11/04, Mexican Pacific Coast
Sovereign, 1/05, Nassau

[newmexicoNita]

I have been on 15 cruises and several were NCL ships: I have never heard of this before. I wonder if it's something new? Always we have had the drill just prior to leaving or within an hour or so after sailing.

NMNIta

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[Kuppykat]

We did have the muster drill and was told "everyone must attend". At the end of the drill the crew member stated "For all those that couldn't attend it can be seen on tv in your stateroom.

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[sportsterjohn]

On my last cruise, the drill was about 90 min before departure time so I know that some people were not even on the ship yet.

NCL Sea 3/03
RCCL Sovereign 10/03
NCL Dream 3/7/2004

[kingrobby25]

I know when i was on the SEA that we had the normal muster drill right before we left and then the next day they would have a make up drill for people that came to the ship very late or boaded as the drill was going on. I was a boat leader on the SEA and i dont remember a time when passengers didnt show up at my station.

[zahr03]

I've heard of some ships going out and finding the missing "musterers". They were cool and comfy on their balcony and the ship sent someone to their cabin for them. Wouldn't let the other "musterers" leave until 100% attendance.

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[Linda the Book Lover]

O.K. I know it sounds like touching the vests is a "icky thing" but I don't mind the drill because I actually get to meet the crew person who may be of help to me later (God forbid that should actually happen). Plus I work in a library and trust me it is unfortuante but I have to handle alot more "icky things" on books than I will on that life jacket! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img]

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[zahr03]

uuuuuuuuuggggggggggggg! No more trips to the library!

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[mbisson]

The "icky" vests don't bother me, but there are always a bunch of people that insist on blowing their whistles. Imagine how many mouths those whistles have been in!!

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The worst cruise I ever took was pretty damned good.

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[Kuppykat]

I just noticed this statement on the bottom of the freestyle daily

Special Notice: Guests that were not able to attend the US Coast Guard Drill may review our safety video on channel 17, 24 hours a day.

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[willydoit]

At our muster drill last week we came up 2 people short, they were from the cabin right next to us. A quick check on the radio and our muster leader found out they weren't onboard yet. We were then released from muster. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Turns out that couple had flight problems and were the last people on the ship. We also had luggage waiting for some passengers at our first stop in Cozumel on the pier. The bags looked lonely out there!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

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[Barb Nahoumi]

Our last NCL cruise was aboard the Sky. Muster on the boat deck was required.

Imho, the muster is absolutly necessary. Passengers need to be informed of safety issues, and merely watching a video is not enough.

Next cruise--------------Majesty to Bermuda.

[carol louise]

A teacher once told us that the more senses you involve in learning something, the better it is learned. Considering that you would be under stress in an actual emergency, I think there is much good sense in having been to the muster and actually feeling what it's like to put on the jacket and finding your way to your station, seeing and hearing the person you'll depend on to help get you to safety.

I've never heard of just being able to watch it on TV. How do you learn for sure where your station is if you don't actually go to it, for one thing?