Getting ahead of the story in the Cruise Industry
We are not Norwegian Cruise Line customers, nor have we booked a voyage with them. I suspect that their public affairs office advised their CEO to send out a note to anyone who has ever booked with them alongside any registered user on their website.
i.e. The shotgun approach of ”Lets get some communication out and tell anyone who will listen that we are not like the other guy”. Contrasting with Carnival, parent company of Costa Cruises, who will be utterly destroyed in the aftermath of the Concordia accident.
“We operate all of our vessels to meet and exceed the requirements of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention and the International Safety Management Code maritime standards, the international safety requirements which govern the cruise industry. Every crew member is well trained in the Company’s stringent safety protocols, participating in weekly safety drills onboard every one of our ships.
Our Captains are experienced seafarers with an average of 33 years at sea. All of our Captains come up through the ranks progressing from Second Officer to First Officer and then Chief Officer up to Staff Captain before they can become Captains. On average, it takes at least 15 years for a Captain to be promoted into that role. We further ensure that our Captains regularly undergo rigorous simulation training on navigation and bridge operations.
To assist our Captains and Officers while at sea, we have extensive navigation protocols in place. Our bridge operations are based on a two-person team approach. Accordingly, there are always two officers in charge of bridge operations, mandating strict adherence to operating procedures. Furthermore, our bridge teams follow pre-set voyage plans which are thoroughly reviewed and discussed by the Captain and bridge team prior to port departures and arrivals. In addition, all of our ships employ the latest state-of-the-art navigational equipment and technology to ensure that our bridge teams have the most accurate data regarding the planned itinerary.
Prior to every cruise setting sail, we hold a mandatory safety drill for all guests during which important safety information is reviewed and demonstrated. We also show an extensive safety video which runs continuously on the stateroom televisions should further information be required.”
The realities of ten year old boys is they ALWAYS loose things. In David’s case he misplaced his expensive iPod Touch for weeks. It was recently located and I took the time to attach this device to my iCloud account. Very good timing. This same iPod Touch became missing again the other day after the Better Half, serving as the Customs Enforcement Official for the household, seized it for a transgression. Problem became this same Better Half forgot where the seized property went to.
