dog Posted August 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Please tell me how HAL does the drill. Are you standing out on deck, or like Princess and Celebrity---sitting in a lounge without carrying your life jacket? How long does drill usually take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 31, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2019 On the Koningsdam and the Nieuw Statendam the muster drill is done inside. and in an emergency you would be led to your boat. On the other ships it is takes place on the wrap around deck. Life jackets are NOT worn to the drill on any HAL ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted August 31, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Depending on which ship you're on, some do the muster drill indoors others on the promenade deck next to the life boats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted August 31, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, dog said: Please tell me how HAL does the drill. Are you standing out on deck, or like Princess and Celebrity---sitting in a lounge without carrying your life jacket? How long does drill usually take? Himself answered 2 of the 3 - as for time it will be anywhate from 20 to 45 minutes depending on how fast people get to their muster station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 31, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Where your muster station is depends on the ship you are sailing. The Koningsdam and the Nieuw Statendam have indoor muster stations; there isn't enough room on the deck for all the passengers to gather there. The rest of the ships in the fleet all have assigned stations at your lifeboat. The muster drill is broken down into three phases: In the first phase you are told there is an emergency, and you are to stay where you are and await further instructions. In the second phase you are told to return to your cabin, dress in warm clothing, gather important papers (such as passport and credit cards), and gather your medicine. In a real emergency you also don your life jacket; you skip this step during the drill. You then wait in your cabin until told to assemble at your muster station. Early birds interfere with preparations. In the third phase you proceed to your assigned muster station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSharp Posted August 31, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Depends on the ship, but particularly the older ships, the muster is held outside on deck. Nieuw Statendam was the easiest one I had ever done, since my muster station was in the MDR, and we got to sit down. It lasted all of about 10 minutes. Fast, easy, and no stress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted August 31, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Oosterdam--so we stand outside. thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner-ca Posted August 31, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Westerdam, Noordam and Eurodam they are done on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 1, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2019 16 hours ago, dog said: Oosterdam--so we stand outside. thanks everyone. I wonder how it works for disabled people? Neither my mom or her boyfriend could stand that long, Boyfriend couldn't even make it to the muster station without a wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2019 17 minutes ago, awhcruiser said: I wonder how it works for disabled people? Neither my mom or her boyfriend could stand that long, Boyfriend couldn't even make it to the muster station without a wheelchair. If you have a medical problem, get a note from your doctor and make arrangements once on the ship to report to the doctor or nurse instead of going out onto the deck. These people usually meet in the atrium. Some people don't get a letter from their doctor but I would take one just to be on the safe side. I use a Rollator and am always late getting to my station because of this 1-2-3 way of handling the drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeandtheSea Posted September 1, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On Pinnacle Class ships you do the drill in several public areas of the ship (dining room, theater, etc) depending on where your muster station is. There is no muster drill outside. I am not sure about the smaller ships. I cannot remember how it was on the Eurodam 2 years ago. The Veendam 4 years ago mustered on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 1, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Krazy Kruizers said: Thank you. I will let my mom know. Her bf has Parkinsons so Im sure getting a note from his doctor won't be a problem. If you have a medical problem, get a note from your doctor and make arrangements once on the ship to report to the doctor or nurse instead of going out onto the deck. These people usually meet in the atrium. Some people don't get a letter from their doctor but I would take one just to be on the safe side. I use a Rollator and am always late getting to my station because of this 1-2-3 way of handling the drill. Thank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 1, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2019 5 hours ago, MeandtheSea said: On Pinnacle Class ships you do the drill in several public areas of the ship (dining room, theater, etc) depending on where your muster station is. There is no muster drill outside. I am not sure about the smaller ships. I cannot remember how it was on the Eurodam 2 years ago. The Veendam 4 years ago mustered on deck. Just to add, other than the PInnacle Class, the musters are on deck. there are special arrangements for those with mobility issues. At least, there have been on my cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachnut53 Posted September 2, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks everyone for all the information...most appreciated as a newbie! We are on the Nieuw Statendam with 5 pm departure from Ft Lauderdale. What time would muster drill be held? Also what is the earliest we would be able to board the ship? (No special room or Mariner status). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 2, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, Beachnut53 said: What time would muster drill be held? Also what is the earliest we would be able to board the ship? Muster will likely be at 4:15 with a 5:00 sailing. Boarding generally begins at 11:30, which is when the stewards end their lunch break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachnut53 Posted September 2, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2019 @RuthC thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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