Zaandam and Rotterdam Situation (merged topics starting March 22, 2020)

[capriccio]

3 minutes ago, ShipWalker said:

And to all the other people whose names we will never know.

That would be all the members of the Unified Command and their staffs and the HAL management and staff!  They did all the work and will never get the glory.

[ger_77]

The guys on the dock are certainly giving the HAL employees a wide berth.

[JazzyV]

I'm glad the TV station pulled away from the ambulances. We don't need to see the ill or deceased being taken off the ship close up!

[HALrunner]

Just now, ger_77 said:

The guys on the dock are certainly giving the HAL employees a wide berth.

Who are those guys in the suits?

[MissMap]

So thankful that both ships arrived in PE safely!!!!   Wishing a speedy recovery to all those who are sick and safe travels back home to the other passengers.  Thoughts and prayers to the families of the 4 passengers who have passed on.   

[accio_7]

Going to have dinner now, but wanted to thank all of the mods and cruising dudes and dudettes for the pictures, info and cheering section today. Thank you for letting me hang out with you guys today! 

[leerathje]

So happy to see them both together in port!  The emotions I have.....prayers for everyone on board.

 

 

[Copper10-8]

Double gangway coming out - there is an ingress and an egress one put out alongside each other. Next up are the handrails. This works is all done by the ship's "Boatmen" aka Lifesaving Attendants, all from Indonesia

[Boytjie]

3 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Don't know the situation inside the medical center Cherie; some are hooked up to ventilators; can't just unplug them and roll them down the gangway. Plus this is not a semi-routine single medical disembark; this is a group of ten 😉

 

John. it is always so nice to get your insider view of what happens on a cruise ship!

[HamOp]

2 minutes ago, accio_7 said:

Going to have dinner now, but wanted to thank all of the mods and cruising dudes and dudettes for the pictures, info and cheering section today. Thank you for letting me hang out with you guys today! 

You're welcome here anytime.  Come back and visit again.  As a rule it's a nice, helpful bunch on the HAL board.

[Boytjie]

Now Adventure of the Seas is back in the picture and on the move?

 

[Copper10-8]

Ramp being carried out by the boatmen; goes on the other side of the box at the end of the gangway

[RevNeal]

14 minutes ago, Boytjie said:

Cheers!
I wish I had a Wang Wang....

 

 

Ditto.  And I am thankful that the ships have docked and that those in need of critical care will be getting it.  God bless all those who have worked so hard in the midst of this disaster.  They're putting their lives on the line.  May God protect them and give them wisdom and guidance.

[bluesea321]

8 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

What came down??

 

A coffin like box, I am afraid.  The helicopter veered off from the view after the first one.

 

https://www.pscp.tv/WSVN/1vOxwovYoEMxB

Edited April 2, 2020 by bluesea321

[Boytjie]

Just now, RevNeal said:

 

Ditto.  And I am thankful that the ships have docked and that those in need of critical care will be getting it.  God bless all those who have worked so hard in the midst of this disaster.  They're putting their lives on the line.  May God protect them and give them wisdom and guidance.

 

Good to see you around!

[summer slope]

Where are you seeing pictures of the ramps?  Not on my webcams.

[mamaofami]

Did anyone see the two men in suits salute the captain when Zandam first docked?

 

[CruisingAlong4Now]

Looks like they don't want to take a chance with anyone falling off the ramp

[Copper10-8]

Security Officer with the orange life vest, white shirt and face mask Good to see Joe doing OK

[Boytjie]

1 minute ago, bluesea321 said:

 

A coffin like box, I am afraid.  The helicopter veered off from the view after the first one.

 

What are y'all watching?

[Vict0riann]

I'm surprised there aren't more than three ambulances.

[Seasick Sailor]

1 minute ago, bluesea321 said:

 

A coffin like box, I am afraid.  The helicopter veered off from the view after the first one.

 

https://www.pscp.tv/WSVN/1vOxwovYoEMxB

 

I believe it was ramp parts, as Copper stated.

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, bluesea321 said:

 

A coffin like box, I am afraid.  The helicopter veered off from the view after the first one.

 

https://www.pscp.tv/WSVN/1vOxwovYoEMxB

 

Nope Please see my earlier post a couple of minutes ago

[ger_77]

Just now, Vict0riann said:

I'm surprised there aren't more than three ambulances.

There are more - they're in a holding area off to the left of the screen.

[Vict0riann]

1 minute ago, Boytjie said:

 

What are y'all watching?

https://www.pscp.tv/WSVN/1vOxwovYoEMxB