chengkp75 Posted September 17, 2017 #26 Share Posted September 17, 2017 25. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointersThese items have me curious...I can see them not allowing laser's or laser pointer's, as those can be a hazard to eyes...but what is wrong with a satellite phone, or ham radio equipment? Afraid they will lose revenue from their own service? And transformer's? Just about any device, phones, cameras, etc. use transformers to recharge... And what's the problem with EPIRB? Someone setting off a false alarm or something?.... Very curious, indeed... EPIRB's are registered with a national agency in the country where purchased, or where the vessel is registered, which includes coding to transmit the vessel particulars (name, number, home port, etc), and yes, there are fines for non-emergency activation of an EPIRB. Ham radios and satellite phones (like the Iridium phones that link directly to the satellite), are required to be listed on the ship's international radiotelegraphy certificate, which is why certain cruise lines will allow ham radios only with the approval of the Captain. While most electronics do use a transformer to charge, transformers create heat when they change voltages due to the varying magnetic flux in the coils, so what they are referring to are large, open transformers, of the sort we use frequently on our ships to power our office equipment (if purchased in the US and used on a 220v ship), which are 1000-2000w transformers. Crew can be regulated to check these frequently for problems that could cause a fire, while passengers not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted September 17, 2017 #27 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The lethality of knife length depends on the area in which you strike and the manner in which you strike. Of course, the "thin skull" rule applies, but that is target specific. Based on the size of the average cruiser, a harpoon may be necessary rather than 2.5" knife blade. And, to note the comment regarding steak knives in Cagneys ... the NCL policy is aspirational ... without detection, prevention, and deterrence ... we hope for the best. Otherwise, we cut our steaks with sporks. That's why we're so fortunate not to have restrictions on body armor. A sport coat made from DKX buoyant armor plates is perfect for Dress Up (for Combat) or Not Night. The color choices aren't great, but a natty pocket square or quick release tie can add a pop of color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyde3 Posted September 18, 2017 #28 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I wonder what constitutes a large battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted September 18, 2017 #29 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Yes, you might have something there...someone with a marine band radio transceiver could maliciously interfere with operations, I suppose...far fetched, but possible...:confused: I think it's more likely interferes with radio-phones crew uses for communication with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 18, 2017 #30 Share Posted September 18, 2017 As I live and breath the usual disclaimer about 'WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION" ! North Korea please leave your toys at home and control your children's activity ! That being noted - I did not know that NCL operates as an extension of the BATF. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms - but NCL does employ TSA security type scanning machines to check for these items at Registration. The personnel that man these scanners - a few leave much to be desired in customer relations - think of rent-a-cop guard - taking away grandpa's boy scout knife with corkscrew or the MacGyver Swiss Army knife with 26.5 ways to fix things that go wrong - but no heavy duty blow torch or wrench to remove rivets from the hull of the ship. OK security look for the Crocodile Dundee Bowie knife and dive knives and swords inside of umbrellas and why of course the UZI guns concealed in the violin case. But taking away grandpa's EAGLE boy scout knife gimme a break. Of course grandpa and others get back their momentos at the end of the cruise but for some these can be life saving instruments in absence of medical devices and more so if on shore - the MacGyver knife is a class act in the hands of a survivalist ! One of the rules I hear that is used on the length of a knife blade is if it longer than the long side of a deck of cards then it is too long ! xxxxx Regarding that large battery - scooters and wheelchairs have semi-large batteries but I would image that the large battery refers to something like an automobile battery. When hooked up to an inverter can generate substantial 120v AC power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted September 18, 2017 #31 Share Posted September 18, 2017 That's why we're so fortunate not to have restrictions on body armor. A sport coat made from DKX buoyant armor plates is perfect for Dress Up (for Combat) or Not Night. The color choices aren't great, but a natty pocket square or quick release tie can add a pop of color. Just make sure it is not in "cammo" style if you're going ashore in Barbados or certain other places that prohibit civilian's dressed that way...:D;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 18, 2017 #32 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Yes, you might have something there...someone with a marine band radio transceiver could maliciously interfere with operations, I suppose...far fetched, but possible...:confused: I think it's more likely interferes with radio-phones crew uses for communication with each other. The one KEY WORD here is transceiver ! Trans meaning transmit and the ceiver meaning receiver. Transmitting messages bona fida or faux is the crux of the matter possibly interfering with ship operations. A scanner only receives - but may pose problems of its own with listening to privileged crew talk. I have one and no longer take it with me. It is multi-band covering aircraft railroad municipal civic maintenance and police bands can be illegal in criminal activity but for general listening OK. It does not Transmit anything ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted September 18, 2017 #33 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I wonder what constitutes a large battery? Probably like the lithium ones in hovercrafts that have caused some fires. They are prohibited in my high-rise apartment building. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted September 18, 2017 Author #34 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Just make sure it is not in "cammo" style if you're going ashore in Barbados or certain other places that prohibit civilian's dressed that way...:D;p That is true! I had on a floppy hat with a bit of cammo on it while trying to go ashore at one of those ports. A no,no. Had to leave it on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranknBeans Posted September 18, 2017 #35 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Just went to download the edocs for our next cruise. In bold red type displayed across the face of the edoc page is a warning I've never seen on there before. It lists prohibited items to NOT be taken aboard. Darn. They've just gone and taken the fun out of cruising! :p PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST The safety and security of our guests and crew is our number one priority. The following items are prohibited on-board vessels. These items will be confiscated and not transported aboard. When an item is determined to be illegal the appropriate authorities will be informed. 1. All illegal narcotics/drugs. (Including Marijuana prescribed for medical purposes and other items used as drug paraphernalia. This includes Hookah Pipes). 2. All firearms including replicas, imitations, non-firing weapons, starting pistols and their components 3. Air, BB or pellet pistols or rifles 4. Any other projectile-weapon or item that resembles or can be mistaken as a firearm (e.g., paint ball guns) 5. All ammunition or replica ammunition for listed line items 2, 3 & 4 6. All explosives, component parts (i.e. detonators) including imitation explosives and devices 7. Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics 8. Martial Arts Weapons (i.e. throwing stars, flails) 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm 10. Open razors 11. Swords, Skean Dhus, or Kirpans 12. Spears or spear guns 13. Crossbows, crossbow bolts, and long bow arrows 14. Blunt weapons including knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, telescopic batons, batons, flails or nunchaku 15. Items containing incapacitating substances (e.g. gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable 16. Restraining Devices (i.e. handcuffs, leg, and head restraining straps) 17. Flammable substances and hazardous chemicals. (e.g., petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners, lighter fuel, etc.) 18. Any other item made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon 19. Stun devices (i.e. Tazers and Stun Guns) 20. Large batteries 21. Items brought on board the vessel and not supplied by the Company containing any kind of heating element, such as but not limited to: immersion heaters, heating blankets, flat irons, water heaters, coffee machines with heating/hot plates, etc. 22. Any remotely controlled or autonomously flying devices, toys or drones 23. Self-balancing hover boards, air wheels, scooters, or Segway’s 24. Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and large aerosol cans 25. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers 26. Any form of radio/ telephone signal jamming equipment 27. Samsung Note 7 28. Candles They forgot to add one's secretary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingUS Posted September 18, 2017 #36 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The knife restriction on a blade of 4 inches or less will make you very competitive in the knife fight against cruisers from the Carnival family (Carnival, Princess, Holland America, etc.) They're limited to a blade length of 2.5 inches. The extra inch and a half might not seem like much, but in close quarters combat every bit helps. ;) :'):'):') It's not the size of the knife, it's how you use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcanuck Posted September 18, 2017 #37 Share Posted September 18, 2017 What I find stunning is that they actually have to list these kinds of items as prohibited! Why in heavens name would anyone think it was okay to bring the vast majority of these items on a ship?? The fact that they are highlighting these items makes me wonder how many times at embarkation they have to confiscate or bar these items? Then again...maybe I don't want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 18, 2017 #38 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Based on the size of the average cruiser, a harpoon may be necessary rather than 2.5" knife blade. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 18, 2017 #39 Share Posted September 18, 2017 What I find stunning is that they actually have to list these kinds of items as prohibited! Why in heavens name would anyone think it was okay to bring the vast majority of these items on a ship?? The fact that they are highlighting these items makes me wonder how many times at embarkation they have to confiscate or bar these items? Then again...maybe I don't want to know! You should see the kitchen sinks that the TSA finds passengers boarding with on airplanes ! NCL must have copied the Play Book from the TSA. But at least NCL allows petite 2.5 inch pocket knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted September 18, 2017 #40 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You should see the kitchen sinks that the TSA finds passengers boarding with on airplanes !NCL must have copied the Play Book from the TSA. But at least NCL allows petite 2.5 inch pocket knives. I thought NCL allowed a 4 inch knife. Is this untrue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramdoggiesmom Posted September 18, 2017 #41 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I realize some of the things on this list are quite serious & I apologize in advance but I have to say, this is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time! Thanks for the afternoon laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted September 18, 2017 #42 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I thought NCL allowed a 4 inch knife. Is this untrue? Correct. Not allowed: 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 18, 2017 #43 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Correct. Not allowed: 9. Knives with a blade longer than 4 inches/10.16 cm The Rule of Thumb (if not cut off) is the blade length can be no longer than a card in a deck of cards. Playing card measures 3.5 inches high by 2.25 inches wide - thickness varies with the magician's trick. YMMV with Casino cards. But taking away grandpa's boy scout knife - now that's cutting it too far ! My MacGyver instincts kick in and cry foul ! You go to the Brazilian ala carte restaurant (Moderno) O M G call 911 even Crocodile Dundee would be impressed "Now that is a kenife" ! I previously posted 2.5 inches that would be a pen knife - never had a problem with that. Regarding the grandpa's knife deal overheard NCL Rent-A-Security stating that they had to confiscate it and it would be returned at the end of the cruise - wrong headed decision ! It was handled badly like the nail clippers after the 911 event O M G if it had a sharp edge anywhere it was verboten - gimme a break - your taking wine on board with a corkscrew and that can do a real number on a body. Just makes overkill sense ! Edited September 18, 2017 by don't-use-real-name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaBoo Posted September 18, 2017 #44 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I realize some of the things on this list are quite serious & I apologize in advance but I have to say, this is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time! Thanks for the afternoon laugh! I know...I trying hard not to laugh out aloud for fear someone would come in my office and ask why I was laughing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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