islegroove Posted May 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) http://www.bermudasun.bm/Content/BUSINESS/Business/Article/VIDEO--Tug-crew-help-late-cruise-passenger/72/205/77548. Video of a tug taking passengers out to the breakaway. A friend of mine who used to work in the transport department for Bermuda said this isn't the first time a tug has taken late passengers out to a ship that's left port already. Edited May 17, 2014 by islegroove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted May 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://www.bermudasun.bm/Content/BUSINESS/Business/Article/VIDEO--Tug-crew-help-late-cruise-passenger/72/205/77548. Video of a tug taking passengers out to the breakaway. A friend of mine who used to work in the transport department for Bermuda said this isn't the first time a tug has taken late passengers out to a ship that's left port already. Yes, that is true. There were a couple of threads here about it yesterday when it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted May 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Very lucky passengers.....! Edited May 17, 2014 by TrumpyNor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted May 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 17, 2014 According to the threads yesterday, the passengers on the tug DID NOT broad The Breakaway. It was deemed unsafe to make the transfer and they were taken back to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted May 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 17, 2014 According to the Port Bermuda Webcam social media page the passenger transfer was not able to be done. Hope they had their passports! This is what they posted: UPDATE: This "not so lucky" passenger (along with 2 others) will be catching the next flight home as it was too dangerous for the transfer and it was aborted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 17, 2014 So your saying the passenger never got back on ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 17, 2014 So your saying the passenger never got back on ship? That is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted May 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I never knew a tug was an option. Is this common? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted May 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I would think that being in port for several days would give people plenty of time to get back to the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted May 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) And after the tug determined it couldn't make the transfer to the ship, the passengers were required to find their own way from the tug back to shore. (For SeaShark in case you are reading: That isn't a rumor. That was completely made up. Just trying to help you out here.) Edited May 17, 2014 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islegroove Posted May 17, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I was wondering how she would get back on board if both ships were moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted May 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 17, 2014 According to the Port Bermuda Webcam social media page the passenger transfer was not able to be done. Hope they had their passports! This is what they posted: UPDATE: This "not so lucky" passenger (along with 2 others) will be catching the next flight home as it was too dangerous for the transfer and it was aborted... Just FYI: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted May 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Just FYI: I don't think we are allowed to use the FB word on here so that's why I worded it the way I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted May 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I've seen youtube videos of tugs getting lAte passengers onboard . Probably very $$$$$ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted May 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I was wondering how she would get back on board if both ships were moving. Common occurrence. That is exactly how the pilot gets on and off at each port. But, for normal "citizens", they take far less chances. Lawsuits, etc you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted May 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Unless it was a vehicle accident or a medical emergency with someone that she was with ,no sympathy three days in Bermuda come on! Hope she had her passport with her if she is non US citizen. And cruisers should not expect for tugs to take them to their boat if there late, it's one in a million chance. Edited May 17, 2014 by Ilovesailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islegroove Posted May 17, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Unless it was a vehicle accident or a medical emergency with someone that she was with ,no sympathy three days in Bermuda come on!Hope she had her passport with her if she is non US citizen. And cruisers should not expect for tugs to take them to their boat if there late, it's one in a million chance. I agree. I've seen at least times when passengers were running back to the ship and not make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtonra Posted May 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Common occurrence. That is exactly how the pilot gets on and off at each port. But, for normal "citizens", they take far less chances. Lawsuits, etc you know. The seas looked like glass in that video. I'm very surprised they couldn't make the transfer. It is not that unusual for late passengers to transfer this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted May 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Unless it was a vehicle accident or a medical emergency with someone that she was with ,no sympathy three days in Bermuda come on!Hope she had her passport with her if she is non US citizen. And cruisers should not expect for tugs to take them to their boat if there late, it's one in a million chance. Need a passport if you're from the US too. Need it to fly home. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted May 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe the passenger forgot to set her watch to Bermuda time. They're one hour ahead of us. We always hang around the dockyard area on sail-away day, just to avoid this situation. There are plenty of shops, eateries, and a small beach there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 19, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe the passenger forgot to set her watch to Bermuda time. They're one hour ahead of us. We always hang around the dockyard area on sail-away day, just to avoid this situation. There are plenty of shops, eateries, and a small beach there. After 4 days on the new time including one sea day down you think everyone would figure out the correct time or be late for everything. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now