Fire at sea

[chengkp75]

Actually our bedside lamps on the Island in a brand new cabin in Nov were old bulbs.

They got very hot. I am sure its tempting to hang something/drape something over the lamps. Would not take long as mentioned here to start smoldering. :(

 

Wow, I know NCL changed completely to CFL bulbs back before 2004 when I started there. Payback period on the bulbs was maybe a year in fuel savings, so I'm surprised any line is still using incandescent bulbs.

[RocketMan275]

Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler.

[MicCanberra]

I thought all ships on all lines had converted to CFL bulbs virtually everywhere on the ship to save money, and these don't generate the heat that incandescent bulbs do (hence the energy savings). Methinks there is "the rest of the story" which will never come out.

 

I think you may be right there.

[MicCanberra]

Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler.

 

I have seen this many times and warned the cruise friends not to do it. I think some people just do not think when they get on holidays.:(

[Lyle55]

I think a reprimand was not called for unless you obstructed their efforts to take care of the situation.

[elliair]

 

The Captain showed up (this is 11 pm) and I got reprimanded for taking this photo

 

We always turn EVERYTHING off when we leave... :D

 

Why were you reprimanded in this day and age of cameras being every where? You did good Merlinite!

[kingsgirl]

Whales???

 

Bahahahaha!!! Had a good snort over that! :p

[iceleven]

Am I correct that Princess allows e-cigarettes in passenger cabins but not on the balconies or in public spaces other than where smoking is allowed? I just read this earlier today and found it a bit alarming, just the same.

 

Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous.

 

[satxdiver]

Am I correct that Princess allows e-cigarettes in passenger cabins but not on the balconies or in public spaces other than where smoking is allowed? I just read this earlier today and found it a bit alarming, just the same.

 

Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous.

 

 

Yes. Smoking regulations include e-cigarettes as well.

[Star24K]

Glad that it wasn't any worse...maybe they should have the Darwin couple walk the plank??? :p

 

Add another vote for walking the plank!

[Astro Flyer]

Yes. Smoking regulations include e-cigarettes as well.

 

With e-cigarette devices prohibited in checked luggage on flights & last night seeing a security video of a guy's pocket looking like he had a roman-candle in his pocket, I think that cruise should reconsider allowing e-cigarettes on ships.

 

As more cases happen hopefully the FAA will ban them anywhere on an airliner.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Astro Flyer

[davekathy]

Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler.

 

Like someone posted earlier, you can't fix dumb!

[CruisenOne]

With e-cigarette devices prohibited in checked luggage on flights & last night seeing a security video of a guy's pocket looking like he had a roman-candle in his pocket, I think that cruise should reconsider allowing e-cigarettes on ships.

 

As more cases happen hopefully the FAA will ban them anywhere on an airliner.

 

Lithium Ion Batteries are used in many devices that we use in every day life;

i.e.: Cell Phones, Lap Tops, E-Readers, etc.

 

There was a big recall, on Cell Phones, several years ago due to Ion Batteries exploding.

[damiross]

Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous.

25 incidents in 5 years is 5 per year. About 30 million people use e-cigs. That percentage of fires caused by an e-cig is less than 0.0001%! Don't think there's a major problem here.

[Astro Flyer]

Lithium Ion Batteries are used in many devices that we use in every day life;

 

i.e.: Cell Phones, Lap Tops, E-Readers, etc.

 

There was a big recall, on Cell Phones, several years ago due to Ion Batteries exploding.

 

True however based on what I've read most of the e-cigarette devices are cheaply made in China and are unregulated which I think is more dangerous than those other devices.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Astro Flyer

[jeanandjim]

Ship?

 

Yes

[MicCanberra]

Was that Bill in that cabin?

 

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Love it.:D

[MicCanberra]

Yes

 

It was on a Princess cruise ship.

[Colo Cruiser]

Yes

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship

[Merlinite]

I thought all ships on all lines had converted to CFL bulbs virtually everywhere on the ship to save money, and these don't generate the heat that incandescent bulbs do (hence the energy savings). Methinks there is "the rest of the story" which will never come out.

 

nope. that's the story. Steward confirmed it and I managed to get a peek. burned towel, plenty of smoke.

 

for some additional context, the culprits spoke what sounded like Chinese (there where 2 groups on board, seemingly all in inside cabins.)

 

I don't know what, if any, consequences they suffered. We just continued on :D

[Woobstr112G]

They should be charged at least the cost of clean-up, cleaning and refreshing soft goods, and a very hefty fine for being idiots. If there's a next port, they should be disembarked and have to pay any fines, fees, airfare, etc.

 

 

Agreed.....:):):)

 

Bob

Edited February 26, 2016 by Woobstr112G

[west coast cruiser]

It was on a Princess cruise ship.

 

Which one? and when?

[ar1950]

Which one? and when?

 

Sorry to ask this and certainly no insult meant, but, what are you asking about?

[qualifiedcruiseologist]

Sorry to ask this and certainly no insult meant, but, what are you asking about?

 

Obviously asking which princess ship this fire incident was on and when the fire took place

[MicCanberra]

Obviously asking which princess ship this fire incident was on and when the fire took place

 

Merlinite will be able to confirm, but another has posted it was the Ruby.