In order to lower the tenders at least three sailors are in the lifeboat during the lowering procedure which is always potential life-threatening situation. Lifeboats are frequently used as tender boats when the cruise ship is anchored near the port in order for passengers and crew to be transported on land. Many crew members have lost their lives during the emergency drills in the process of lowering life rafts and lifeboats due to faulty equipment and poor maintenance. Three NCL Crew Members Imprisoned for Smuggling CocaineĪs we wrote six months ago in the article Most Dangerous Areas on Cruise Ship for Crew, lowering equipment for lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats is one of the most dangerous equipment on cruise ship. Update: Deceased NCL Breakaway Crew Member identified - Click Here to read more The Bermuda Police reports that a 41 year old Filipino crew member who will not be identified until his next of kin are informed passed away. Update: With great sadness we like to inform you that one crew member died as a result of his injuries in the NCL rescue boat accident. The ship arrived in Kings Wharf, Bermuda today at 8 a.m. The screenshot photo above, capturing the emergency personnel responding in front of NCL Breakaway is from the Bermuda Dockyard live webcam. Norwegian Breakaway set sail from New York City, New York on 17. Bermuda Authorities are investigating the incident together with Norwegian Cruise Line representatives.īernews Released this video of the capsized rescue boat. According to the reports one crew member is in critical condition. All four crew were recovered after the fall and taken by the emergency personnel to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Police spokesman confirmed that a portside rescue boat had fallen from the NCL cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway resulting in four crew members falling into the water according to Bernews. The incident occurred in Bermuda Dockyard cruise terminal this afternoon while the cruise ship was docked. On November 7, NCL Breakaway ship repositions to New Orleans (Port NOLA), following a 14-day trip to the Caribbean with visits to Puerto Plata, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Colon, Puerto Limon, George Town Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.īreakaway is the 6th of NCL’s 17-ship fleet to redeploy since July 25th, when Norwegian Jade was the first ship to set sail with 7-day itineraries to the Greek Isles following a 500-day suspension due to the COVID crisis.Four crew members were rushed to hospital after a rescue boat fell from the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway. Setting sail from NYC's Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the vessel will offer week-long cruises to Bermuda through October 31, which includes overnights at King's Wharf/Royal Naval Dockyard, allowing passengers 3 full days to explore Bermuda's historic sites, warm up on the pink sand beaches, and immerse themselves in the culinary scene of the tropical destination. Onboard, travellers can enjoy a wealth of experiences such as world-class dining across 16 restaurants, 20 bars and lounges, and Broadway-style entertainment including “Six: The Musical,” which premiered on Breakaway before hitting the Broadway stage in March 2020. NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates its return to East Coast USA with Norwegian Breakaway ship commencing 7-day Bermuda roundtrips from NYC New York.īreakaway made her debut back to the Big Apple on Sunday, September 26, when she welcomed passengers back for the first time in over a year.
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