How would an East Coast Port Strike affect the Cruise Passengers (Updated 12/28/12)

[FrankinPA]

I am seeing more each day about a potential strike by dock workers along the East Coast including all the ports normally used by Celebrity. How is this likely to affect the ships and passengers? I would guess all the handling of supplies and on/off loading of luggage would be affected but really am just guessing. Any ideas?

[njhorseman]

According to some reports I've read in the press, the strike would not affect cruise ships as well as certain types of cargo operations. It appears to be aimed at container operations.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/20/strike-east-gulf-coast-ports/1781623/

[Tony O]

According to some reports I've read in the press, the strike would not affect cruise ships as well as certain types of cargo operations. It appears to be aimed at container operations.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/20/strike-east-gulf-coast-ports/1781623/

 

 

You are correct it is against the container operators.

BUT the management group is meeting this Thursday to decide whether to lock out the union all together.

If this happens every port from Maine to Texas would be closed as the ILA will not be allowed on the piers to work. Thus cruise ships would be affected

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-port-strike-20121220,0,6551263.story

[Alg63]

I agree, no. Use worrying about the What If ... After all, the world was supposed to have ended last week, and we're still all here. Or are we? Hello ? Anyone out there?

[yellowhat]

Hello. Any news about possible disruptions at this Port? Heard they could strike December 29ish. I am departing Equinox Dec 31. Curious.Does anyone have any news/ideas? Thank you.

[Host Anne]

It is my understanding that it will not affect cruise ships. If I learn more, I will post it here. We are sailing the following week so I've been following this as well.

[Host Anne]

Here is a report from the Jacksonville Florida newspaper and it states cruise ships will not be affected. http://jacksonville.com/business/2012-12-20/story/east-coast-ports-may-face-strike Scroll down and read the fourth paragraph from the end of the story.

 

Also, one of our Cruise Critic editors heard from Carnival that they do not anticipate any interruption to cruise operations.

[Fblack]

One problem though is that while the Longshoreman's Union say the strike will not bother cruise ships, the question is... will OTHER unions cross the picket lines. In a few other strikes, Teamsters and other union workers would not cross the picket lines. And there are reports the strike will include workers from Florida to Louisiana as well.

[Keith1010]

Host Anne, thank you so very much for this information.

 

Keith

[Wine-O]

Can't EVEN blame me or, Susan.... :p

 

I certainly wouldn't think so. :eek:

 

Hope you and Susan have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. :)

[Tony O]

The Baltimore Sun is reporting a possible lockout which would shut down all the ports from Maine to Texas.

The management group is to meet this Thursday to decide whether to lock out the ILA or not.

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-port-strike-20121220,0,6551263.story

 

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[A Sixth?]

Would a strike deny disembarking? The cruise ships need to arrive before they can depart again right?

 

Like worrying about an impending snow storm mid week that may effect me getting to Ft Lauderdale, now I have to worry about a strike?:(

[Turtles06]

Would a strike deny disembarking? The cruise ships need to arrive before they can depart again right?

 

 

The Baltimore Sun article linked above says this:

 

The port has been in contact with two cruise lines that have ships coming in next weekend. Enchantment of the Seas should be able to discharge and take on passengers Saturday, Dec. 29, before the deadline. But Carnival Pride, due in Sunday, Dec. 30, could do neither in the event of a lockout, and Enchantment of the Seas would have no return port in a prolonged lockout.

:eek:

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-port-strike-20121220,0,6551263.story

[A Sixth?]

The Baltimore Sun article linked above says this:

 

:eek:

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-port-strike-20121220,0,6551263.story

 

:eek::eek: Containers are one thing. Totally disrespecting fellow workers enjoying a vacation is another matter completely!!!

 

I sure hope Host Anne's report that the labour issue won't infringe on peoples long awaited for Holiday Vacation plans.

[kunapets]

Cruise Ships should not be affected. Please see below:

Ken S

 

http://www.ilaunion.org/pdf/StrikePreparations.pdf

[Ready to go]

The problem for cruises is not the strike but the potential lockout.

[A Sixth?]

The problem for cruises is not the strike but the potential lockout.

 

If I read correctly, it actually kicks in early Sunday morning so my Eclipse Saturday departure should be safe.

 

Crossing my fingers for Sunday and later departures.

[Tony O]

The Federal Mediator has asked both ILA and management to meet before the Dec 29 the deadline. Both sides have agreed to this request the date time and place will not be announced per the mediators request

 

http://www.ilaunion.org/pdf/ILA-USMX-Negotiations-12-24-12.pdf

 

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[jackdiamond]

On December 21, Gov. Scott of Fl requested that Obama invoke TH in an attempt to avoid a strike. Apparently, the governor and his aides believe that the strike will have a significant impact on Fl ports.

[suz1729]

Everyone thinks it won't affect cruise ships, but if there is a lockout,no one is going anywhere.

[Host Anne]

Our editors are working to stay on top of this story. Here's the latest http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5134

 

As more information becomes available, our Cruise Critic news staff will be updating us.

[jleonar]

Well that would put a damper on my cruise leaving on Dec 30th.........

 

First celebrity cruise to boot.

[Oville]

Host Anne, thank you. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[Host Anne]

Mine are as well, Oville, as we are sailing next week, too!

[jackdiamond]

Home Depot and Lowes are very worried; and, they opine that they believe the ports will be closed. They also feel that this will significantly impact their spring inventories.