dd/mm/yy
|
2009
|
Incident
|
| 21.5.09 |
The ship missed its port call at Freeport (Bahamas) because of rough weather. Also, a passenger reports that on its return to Mobile the ship ran into a storm with high winds, causing the ship to roll heavily to one side which resulted in dishes and other stuff sliding off tables and furniture in staterooms. |
Missed port |
| 16.6.09 |
CNN reports a search is underway for a passenger (50 year old woman) who apparently disappeared from a cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship, which sailed from Mobile, Alabama, was stopped about a third of the way to Cozumel, Mexico, and passengers were told to return to their cabins for a head count. A U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said the count was initiated because a crew member had heard a loud splash near the vessel. The ship appeared to be circling in Gulf waters Tuesday. Passengers were told in an audio message Tuesday that the ship would proceed to Cozumel when the Coast Guard released it, but the ship's arrival to the Mexican city would be delayed. The passenger is believed to have fallen about 10:30 p.m. CT Monday, and boats were launched from the cruise ship to search nearby waters.The FBI said its violent crimes unit is investigating Vilborg's disappearance. FBI Agent Tim White said agents are looking at every possible angle. UPDATE: See follow-up article quoting woman's husband here. |
Person overboard |
| 3.1.09 |
From a passenger: The ship's arrival and debarkation at Mobile (after a five night
cruise) was delayed due to dense fog, preventing the pilot vessel from
dropping off the pilot until 11AM. The ship finally arrived in
port at 2:45 PM. Passengers were given food/restaurant seating at
regular lunch time and Sign & Sail cards re-activated until
arrival. Debarkation went very quickly after arrival.
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Delayed debarkation / embarkation
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dd/mm/yy
|
2006
|
Incident
|
1.4.06
|
The ship returned to Mobile from its first cruise since the
lease to FEMA and like the Sensation passengers complained about the
ship not being up to standards. Hot water was inconsistent,
repairs and maintenance were still being done while passengers were
onboard (e.g., hot tubs were out of service and being welded with
children nearby), and toilets were not working properly -- As stated by
MSN-NBC, "...crew members work to prepare the ship for another five day
cruise, a cruise so many others ... wish they had not taken. "I don't
want that ship to leave today with
another group of two thousand victims". See here for more info.
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Maintenance problems
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dd/mm/yy
|
2005
|
Incident
|
10.6.05
|
The ship's return to Mobile is delayed more than one day,
until
Sunday, because of Tropical Storm Arlene. The ship will arrive at
Sunady at 4PM rather than Saturday morning. The next voyage,
which was to have been a five-day cruise is now converted to a four day
cruise to Cozumel.
|
Weather delays
|
12.1.05
|
Carnival Cruise
Lines
announced that the
HOLIDAY
has been repaired. A propulsion problem
first
detected December 30 had necessitated cutting out port visits on two
cruises
from
Mobile
,
Alabama
. "Following repair work on the
cruise ship
HOLIDAY last week and extensive evaluation by professional technicians,
the
ship now appears to be operating normally," |
Missed ports
|
dd/mm/yy
|
2004
|
Incident
|
30.12.04
|
Cruise to Cozumel changed to a 4-night "cruise to nowhere"
because mechanical problems made it impossible for the ship to make it
to Cozumel and back. Passengers given a choice to cancel if the wanted.
COMPENSATION: $100 on onboard account OR cancel and full refund |
Propulsion problems
|
13.11.04
|
The ship lost engine
power and collided with some pilings along the Mobile River before
dawn. As
the ship made a turn to head back to its berth at the new cruise
terminal, its starboard engine and bow thruster died. Despite
being assisted by a tugboat, it collided bow-on with
pilings. It eventually regained power and slipped into its
berth. |
Collision |
22.8.04
|
The ship rescued five
people, including a
10-year-old boy, after their fishing boat burned and capsized off the
coast of Cancún. A search ensued after ship employees
reported hearing someone yell
from the water. |
Rescue
|
18.3.04
|
The
ship
arrived in New Orleans 12 hours late as a result of
a "technical malfunction." Passengers on the
cruise beginning today were advised not to arrive at the terminal any
earlier than 8PM. All guests were expected to be onboard by 10PM.
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Technical malfunction
|
dd/mm/yy
|
2003
|
Incident
|
6.5.03
|
The ship left port almost 24
hours late after security breaches: an off-duty policeman reported he
had a gun in his luggage (which hadn't been noticed by security), four
bullets were found in the ship's passageway, and another passenger had
left ammunition in his bag. The Coast Guard ordered the ship to
remain at the pier while passengers, crew, and baggage were rechecked.
The ship, scheduled to leave Monday finally departed Tuesday at
4:00 PM.
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Security Breach and Delay
|
dd/mm/yy
|
2002 and earlier
|
Incident
|
30.11.02
|
This
4 day cruise was first changed to a 2 day
cruise-to-nowhere that was to embark 30 November. It was then
cancelled because the ship remained grounded at Playa del Carmen on
November 29th. December 2nd cruise is
expected to leave on schedule.
|
Cancellation
|
26.11.02
|
The
ship became lodged on a
sandy bottom of the Caribbean Sea, a quarter mile off the coast of
Playa del Carmen. There were no injuries or damage. The
ship was freed on November 29th.
|
Grounded
|
18.8.00
|
A 33 year old female passenger
went overboard and missing when ship was near Los Angeles.
|
Passenger overboard
|