Nieuw Amsterdam Explosion.

[RSWBADGER]

Nieuw Amsterdam appears to be underway, leaving Half Moon Cay.

 

 

 

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Edited March 22 by RSWBADGER

[taxmantoo]

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM HOLLAND AMERICA LINE REGARDING THE EVENTS TODAY ON THE NIEUW AMSTERDAM.

 

We regret to share that while calling at Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas, there was an incident in an engineering space on board Nieuw Amsterdam, which sadly resulted in the death of two crew members.

The appropriate authorities were notified, and the cause of the incident is currently being investigated.

All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with our team members’ families at this difficult time. The safety, security and welfare of all guests and crew are the company’s absolute priority. We are offering counseling services to team members who may have been affected by this incident.

[tomahawk43]

10 minutes ago, RSWBADGER said:

Nieuw Amsterdam appears to be underway, leaving Half Moon Cay.

 

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I can confirm we just left about 3 hours behind schedule.

[MrsJenniferC]

Our Captain on the Eurodam just made an announcement about the situation about 15 minutes ago. So sad 😔

[Crazy For Cats]

On the Eurodam and the captain announced the incident.  From what I heard it sounded like he read the official announcement. 

[RSWBADGER]

26 minutes ago, RSWBADGER said:

Nieuw Amsterdam appears to be underway, leaving Half Moon Cay.

 

 

 

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Updated location

[tomahawk43]

Captain on Nieuw Amsterdam confirms we are en route to Port Everglades, arriving sometime after 10am.  They cannot make up time because they are expecting rough weather overnight.  I think he also said they plan to board a crew assist team and additional engineers in Florida tomorrow to help.

 

There was no explosion like you think of the word- whatever happened was localized to the engineering spaces.  We felt and heard nothing on deck 6 until the crew alarm went off and the Captain started making announcements. We had already been anchored for about an hour and tenders were already running.  He indicated there was no fire but a steam line did burst and for about an hour they had to vent the engineering space where it occurred of the port side.  It’s unclear whether the crew were injured in the initial burst or in trying to mitigate the problem.   

[canadianbear]

This is so very sad.  Condolences to all.  Everyone is affected when we hear this kind of accident resulting in death.  Crew are so important to all cruisers and loved by all. 

[Haljo1935]

6 minutes ago, canadianbear said:

This is so very sad.  Condolences to all.  Everyone is affected when we hear this kind of accident resulting in death.  Crew are so important to all cruisers and loved by all. 

Well said.

It is so sad.

[albingirl]

Such a very sad day all around. I am so sorry to learn this. 😢 imagine their families. 

[idlewood4]

"THIS IS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM HOLLAND AMERICA LINE REGARDING THE EVENTS TODAY ON THE NIEUW AMSTERDAM.

We regret to share that while calling at Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas, there was an incident in an engineering space on board Nieuw Amsterdam, which sadly resulted in the death of two crew members.

The appropriate authorities were notified, and the cause of the incident is currently being investigated.

All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with our team members’ families at this difficult time. The safety, security and welfare of all guests and crew are the company’s absolute priority. We are offering counseling services to team members who may have been affected by the incident."

 

 

[SUESEABE]

Saddened to hear of death of crew members. Condolences to all.

[Stakeout]

a sad day onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam.. our thoughts and prayers are with those crew members and their families  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=818837323618690&set=a.641077974727960

Edited March 23 by Stakeout

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Very sad.   

[tomahawk43]

So it appears there is more damage to the ship than anyone is saying.  Tonight, the Rolling Stones lounge was closed and the entertainment there canceled although there was no announcement of this, we found out by trying to go.  I peaked in and there were water buckets abound, also in the hallway outside there was water dripping from the ceiling and fans set up everywhere. The cruise director has not been heard from since the incident, the only announcements have been from the Captain about our departure time and expected arrival in Florida in the morning.  

[Famgel1956]

I’m so sorry for the last day of your cruise ending like this & i do understand what the crew & passengers must be feeling💔 I pray for all involved🙏

[RAkkr]

2 hours ago, tomahawk43 said:

So it appears there is more damage to the ship than anyone is saying.  Tonight, the Rolling Stones lounge was closed and the entertainment there canceled although there was no announcement of this, we found out by trying to go.  I peaked in and there were water buckets abound, also in the hallway outside there was water dripping from the ceiling and fans set up everywhere. The cruise director has not been heard from since the incident, the only announcements have been from the Captain about our departure time and expected arrival in Florida in the morning.  

My mom is on this cruise and has had issues with cellular communication and when I heard of this devastating news I started to “googling” I came upon this platform and your posts have been very informative, and I thank you, my only connection to what is happening in real time 🙏🏼

[ski ww]

So very sad. My condolences to crew, family members of those involved and the whole HAL family.

[LouChamp]

Prayers and blessings

 

[puppycanducruise]

So sad.  Prayers for the crew.

[Gsel]

Prayers for all.

[Shalandara]

I was on the NA the week prior to this one (the JoCo24 charter), and a few from our charter remained onboard for this week. 

On our trip (3/9-3/16) we had a fuel leak sometime after midnight the first night -- serious enough that that there was almost the full alarm.  I was groggy with sleep and it took me more than a few moments to realize that we did not have the final blasts needed to sound the evacuation and I didn't need to go to the lifeboats.  Closest I have ever come to hearing those in real time (and not a drill) basically.  I doubt that the fuel leak was tied to the current incident -- its a big boat and there are lots of systems.  But it saddens me that there were deaths.

[jhannah]

Very unfortunate. I can imagine this is hard on the other crew members, especially those who work in the engineering department.

 

[Copper10-8]

Very sad to hear this tragic news! Thoughts and prayers with the two engineering crew members, their families and the crew of Nieuw A. 😔 May they Rest in Eternal Peace! 

[ocean sounds]

So sad.  Thoughts and prayers to families of the two, and to all impacted.   🙏🏻