Star Code

[noodles62]

Hi, I just got back from a four PNW cruise on the Celebrity Mercury. We have been on 8 cruises and this was our first on Celebrity. Does anyone know what it means when an announcement is made over the PA that goes: Star Code Star Code Star Code and then they give a location. I am thinking it is a medical emergency? Is that correct. It happened on two different occasions while on board. Thanks.

[Jimsgirl]

You are correct, it is the code for a medical emergency, usually a passenger has collapsed with a heart attack.

 

It is something that happens quite frequently, especially on the cruises that attract older passengers, on a HAL cruise (30 days) we had 6 deaths , as well as several evacuations . The average age of the passengers was late 70's, and the doctor was kept very busy.

[noodles62]

Thanks Jimsgirl. That is unbelievable, six times! I guess I just never noticed it on other cruises. When it happened the second time I really took note. Thanks again.

[sail7seas]

What is a 'four PNW'?

 

I assume PNW means Pacific North West but what does the four refer to?

Thanks.

[noodles62]

Sorry about that. I should have written 4 day Pacific Northwest Cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have been on quite a few ships when we have heard various Star Codes.