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Fire on Carnival Triumph. No engines, running on emergency generators.

nixonzm

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RuthlessBoss

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I really don't see how ANYTHING good comes from a cruise ship becoming stranded in the middle of the ocean. One that has had several months of propulsion issues that PROBABLY should have been addressed with finality. Yeah....staff CAN and often DO make the best of a bad situation. Lost vacation time can never be replaced.

You, like some other readers (on other subjects) put your own spin on my remark. I never said that anything good happenedon Splendor. I said there were positive remarks of how they were taken care of. One such person has already come on this thread and spoke of it.

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BeagleOne

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Thanks for the reminder to bring a good flashlight on my upcoming cruise. and baby wipes.

 

Definitely! My last cruise I had a little pocket flashlight that would have sufficed to navigate in the dark, and a bigger maglite in my cabin for longer-term use.

 

I suppose the default door lock setting for cabins when the power is out is "unlocked"?

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nonna5

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Definitely! My last cruise I had a little pocket flashlight that would have sufficed to navigate in the dark, and a bigger maglite in my cabin for longer-term use.

 

I suppose the default door lock setting for cabins when the power is out is "unlocked"?

 

 

I think the cabin door locks are battery operated. I know on one ship I was on the cabin steward had to change the batteries on my door lock. He noticed the light flashing and said the batteries needed to be changed and went to the supply cabinet to get them.

 

Prayers to everyone on the ship and who have friends/family on the ship.

 

It does appear Carnival is doing the right thing by the passengers on the ship and future cruises also.

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Where did you receive this information? My family is leaving on Saturday on a back to back on this ship so we are wondering if their cruise will still sail.

 

My sister and friends on the ship have been texting but they just lost service again. Also i am set as her emergency contact so carnival has called to confirm they will be flown from progreso to Galveston. I don't think she has a passport on her but i am sure it will all work out

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Loving My Life

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Carnival announced on facebook that the Feb 11 and 16 cruises are being cancelled. Those affected will receive a refund of the cruise cost, refund for nonrefundable travel fees, and 25% off another cruise. So sorry for all of those on the current cruise and those whose upcoming travel plans are impacted, but happy that everyone is safe.

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wanderingjew

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The Passengers are being flown from Progreso where the ship is being towed to. I wonder what will happen to the people without passports?

 

CARNIVAL TRIUMPH - Update

 

February 10, 2013 – 7.30PM EST

 

This morning the cruise ship Carnival Triumph experienced an engine room fire while the vessel was sailing approximately 150 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The ship’s automatic fire extinguishing systems activated and the fire was contained to the aft engine room. At this time, the fire is fully extinguished. There were no casualties or injuries to guests or crew. All appropriate authorities including U.S. Coast Guard have been notified.

 

The vessel is currently without propulsion and the ship is operating on emergency generator power. The ship's technical crew has determined the vessel will need to be towed to port. A tugboat is en route to the ship's location and will tow the vessel to Progreso, Mexico, which is the closest port to the ship’s current location. This will enable us to disembark guests and get them home as quickly as possible. The ship is expected to arrive in Progreso Wednesday afternoon and guests will be flown from there back to the U.S.

 

There are 3,143 guests and 1,086 crew on board. Guests are being provided with food and refreshments. Another Carnival ship, the Carnival Elation, is currently on scene and transferring additional food and beverage provisions to the Carnival Triumph.

 

We have contacted the designated emergency contacts for all guests presently on board Carnival Triumph. Concerned family and loved ones of guests and crew may call 888.290.5095 or 305.406.5534.

 

All guests on the current Carnival Triumph voyage will receive a full refund of the cruise, along with transportation expenses. In addition, they will receive a future cruise credit equal to the amount paid for this voyage, as well as reimbursement of all shipboard purchases during the voyage, with the exception of gift shop and casino charges.

 

The next two voyages of Carnival Triumph, scheduled to depart Monday, February 11 and Saturday, February 16 are being cancelled. Guests scheduled to sail on either of those voyages will receive a full refund, reimbursement for non-refundable travel expenses and a 25 percent discount on a future three to five-day cruise. Carnival is in contact with impacted guests to advise them of the situation.

 

The current Carnival Triumph voyage departed Galveston, Texas on Thursday, February 7 and was scheduled to return on Monday, Feb. 11.

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Naomi John

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My sister and friends on the ship have been texting but they just lost service again. Also i am set as her emergency contact so carnival has called to confirm they will be flown from progreso to Galveston. I don't think she has a passport on her but i am sure it will all work out

 

I hope Carnival contacted the Embasy in Mexico. Least I hope so.

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Heaven forbid the cruiseline hold any responsibility in maintaining their fleet. I could understand your response had the OP been responsible for not being able to cruise, but for a passenger who did nothing wrong...nope. Carnival's fault, they should be held accountable.

 

put the blame where it lies. customers should not have to cover the burden. the cruise line should...and especially if this is a repeat.

Past experience tells you that Carnival is second to none is handling this type of incident (Splendor as example). I don't think anyone has said otherwise. There have been other cruiselines who have been lagging in their responses to this type of thing (several come to mind). I Am sure you have evidence that they are negligent in maintaining their fleet.....:cool:

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Raven Days

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They will be flown back with the others. Our embassy in Mexico is I am sure well aware of the situation and will be on hand to assist those with out passports. They will make sure they are back in the US along with the others. They will probably issue temp passports.

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Latest from Carnival:

 

Carnival Cruise Lines

CARNIVAL TRIUMPH - Update

 

February 10, 2013 – 7.30PM EST

 

This morning the cruise ship Carnival Triumph experienced an engine room fire while the vessel was sailing approximately 150 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The ship’s automatic fire extinguishing systems activated and the fire was contained to the aft engine room. At this time, the fire is fully extinguished. There were no casualties or injuries to guests or crew. All appropriate authorities including U.S. Coast Guard have been notified.

 

The vessel is currently without propulsion and the ship is operating on emergency generator power. The ship's technical crew has determined the vessel will need to be towed to port. A tugboat is en route to the ship's location and will tow the vessel to Progreso, Mexico, which is the closest port to the ship’s current location. This will enable us to disembark guests and get them home as quickly as possible. The ship is expected to arrive in Progreso Wednesday afternoon and guests will be flown from there back to the U.S.

 

There are 3,143 guests and 1,086 crew on board. Guests are being provided with food and refreshments. Another Carnival ship, the Carnival Elation, is currently on scene and transferring additional food and beverage provisions to the Carnival Triumph.

 

We have contacted the designated emergency contacts for all guests presently on board Carnival Triumph. Concerned family and loved ones of guests and crew may call 888.290.5095 or 305.406.5534.

 

All guests on the current Carnival Triumph voyage will receive a full refund of the cruise, along with transportation expenses. In addition, they will receive a future cruise credit equal to the amount paid for this voyage, as well as reimbursement of all shipboard purchases during the voyage, with the exception of gift shop and casino charges.

 

The next two voyages of Carnival Triumph, scheduled to depart Monday, February 11 and Saturday, February 16 are being cancelled. Guests scheduled to sail on either of those voyages will receive a full refund, reimbursement for non-refundable travel expenses and a 25 percent discount on a future three to five-day cruise. Carnival is in contact with impacted guests to advise them of the situation.

 

The current Carnival Triumph voyage departed Galveston, Texas on Thursday, February 7 and was scheduled to return on Monday, Feb. 11.

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DGP1111

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HMM towed to Progresso,Mx, what about those people who still dont have a passport & cruise only on the birth certificate??? Fingers crossed for all:confused:

 

That also came into play when there was consideration of towing Carnival Splendor into Mexico (a shorter distance) rather than back to California.

It will take more time for some than others concerning their return to 'home plate'.

 

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