The US Coast Guard flew 1,036 miles from Hawaii on Sunday to drop urgently needed blood to Holland America's Oosterdam which was two days away from its destination of Lahaina (Maui).
In this video, shot form the back of the HC-130 Hercules aircraft during the drop, note how close the packages are going to land to the waiting tenders from the ship.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Updated information regarding Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest's Turarounds Delayed by TS Karen
STATEMENT REGARDING CARNIVAL CRUISE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM KAREN
9.30 am - Sunday, Oct. 6 -- Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships homeported in New Orleans whose operations have been impacted by Tropical Storm Karen. Given the closure of the Mississippi River, the arrivals of both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest to New Orleans were delayed. Both vessels maintained a safe distance from the storm while awaiting the re-opening of the river. Both are now expected to dock at the Port of New Orleans this afternoon.
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation operates four and five-day cruises from New Orleans and departed on its current voyage, a five-day cruise, on Monday, Sept. 30 that included stops in Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5. Carnival Elation is now expected to dock in New Orleans at approximately 2pm this afternoon. Guests have the option of disembarking today or remaining on board until tomorrow morning.
The Elation’s next voyage will depart on Monday, Oct 7 and has been modified from a five-day cruise to a three-day Fun Cruise at Sea. Guests who opt to proceed with the cruise will receive a 50 percent refund for this voyage and a 50 percent discount towards a future three to five-day cruise. Tomorrow's embarkation for the next voyage is scheduled from 11 am to 3 pm.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest operates seven-day Caribbean and Florida/Bahamas cruises from New Orleans. The ship departed New Orleans on its current voyage on Sunday, Sept. 29 that included stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Carnival Conquest was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans this morning. The ship is now scheduled to arrive at approximately 1.30p this afternoon. Guests have the option of disembarking today or remaining on board until tomorrow morning.
The Conquest’s next voyage will be modified from a seven-day cruise to a six-day cruise with stops in Key West and Nassau, The Bahamas – two of the three originally scheduled ports. Guests who opt to proceed with this cruise will receive a one-day pro-rated refund. Embarkation for tomorrow's cruise departure is scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm.
A number of additional staff have been mobilized to join the current team in New Orleans to provide guests with assistance and support.
"Our top priority was to keep a safe distance from the storm while we waited for the river to re-open. We are pleased to be able to get our ships back into New Orleans earlier than what was originally anticipated as the storm was moving towards the coastline. We apologize to our guests for the inconvenience caused by Tropical Storm Karen and we extend our appreciation to all of the officials and maritime partners in New Orleans who have worked with us throughout to manage the situation as smoothly as possible," said Gerry Cahill, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines.
Guests can receive automatic updates by signing up for text alerts. For updates on Carnival Elation, text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) and for updates on Carnival Conquest text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473). Updates are also being posted on www.carnival.com.
Source: Carnival Cruise Lines
Friday, October 4, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 4, 2013
* Carnival Delays Weekend Turnarounds at New Orleans
Tropical Storm Karen is creating problems for the two Carnival ships homeported at New Orleans, both of which were scheduled to turn around there this weekend. This morning Carnival decided to keep both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest at sea safely out of the way of the storm and plan Monday turnarounds instead, but even that may be delayed. More
* Change at the Top
Crystal Cruises today said that longtime president and COO Gregg Michel had resigned effective October 15, and he will be replaced by Edie Bornstein.
* Cruise Industry to Benefit from State Grant
Port Everglades (at Ft. Lauderdale) received $16.5 million in state funds that will enable to the port to complete a couple of projects that will benefit the cruise industry.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tropical Storm Karen is creating problems for the two Carnival ships homeported at New Orleans, both of which were scheduled to turn around there this weekend. This morning Carnival decided to keep both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest at sea safely out of the way of the storm and plan Monday turnarounds instead, but even that may be delayed. More
* Change at the Top
Crystal Cruises today said that longtime president and COO Gregg Michel had resigned effective October 15, and he will be replaced by Edie Bornstein.
* Cruise Industry to Benefit from State Grant
Port Everglades (at Ft. Lauderdale) received $16.5 million in state funds that will enable to the port to complete a couple of projects that will benefit the cruise industry.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Carnival Delays Elation/Conquest Turnarounds for TS Karen
Updated Statement - Sunday Morning, October 7, 2013
STATEMENT REGARDING CARNIVAL CRUISE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM KAREN
October 4, 2013 - 12:40 pm EDT
Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships homeported in New Orleans which are being affected by Tropical Storm Karen. Currently, the Mississippi River is closed and, as a result, the arrivals of both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest to New Orleans are expected to be delayed. Guests on board are being kept apprised via announcements and letters delivered to their cabins and are being provided the ability to make complimentary phone calls. Both vessels are sailing a safe and comfortable distance from the storm.
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation operates four and five-day cruises from New Orleans and departed on its current voyage, a five-day cruise, on Monday, Sept. 30 that included stops in Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course to remain behind and west of the storm. The ship, which was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5, will remain at sea, a safe distance from the storm, and await the re-opening of the Mississippi River. Once the river re-opens, it requires a time frame of approximately eight to nine hours to sail up river to New Orleans. Therefore, Carnival Elation is expected to dock in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Elation’s next voyage has been modified from a five-day cruise to a three-day Fun Cruise at Sea. Guests who opt to proceed with the cruise will receive a 50 percent refund for this voyage and a 50 percent discount toward a future three to five-day cruise.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest operates seven-day Caribbean and Florida/Bahamas cruises from New Orleans. The ship departed New Orleans on its current voyage on Sunday, Sept. 29 that included stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course through the Gulf of Mexico and will remain a safe distance from the storm. Carnival Conquest was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 6. The ship will remain at sea until the Mississippi River re-opens. Once the river opens, given the necessary eight to nine hour transit time up river, we expect the ship to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Conquest’s next voyage will be modified from a seven-day cruise to a six-day cruise with stops in Key West and Nassau, The Bahamas – two of the three originally scheduled ports. Guests who opt to proceed with this cruise will receive a one-day pro-rated refund.
Given the nature of tropical weather systems, the above plans could be further modified depending on the storm’s track, speed and other factors. As always, our foremost priority is on the safety and comfort of our guests and crew. We are closely monitoring the storm, keeping our guests informed and navigating the vessels a safe distance from the weather system.
We are also mobilizing a number of additional staff who will join our current team in New Orleans. This will enable us to do everything possible to provide our guests with a high level of assistance and to minimize the inconvenience caused by Tropical Storm Karen.
Guests can receive automatic updates by signing up for text alerts. For updates on Carnival Elation, text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) and for updates on Carnival Conquest text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473). Updates are also being posted on www.carnival.com.
Source: Carnival Cruise Lines
STATEMENT REGARDING CARNIVAL CRUISE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM KAREN
October 4, 2013 - 12:40 pm EDT
Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships homeported in New Orleans which are being affected by Tropical Storm Karen. Currently, the Mississippi River is closed and, as a result, the arrivals of both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest to New Orleans are expected to be delayed. Guests on board are being kept apprised via announcements and letters delivered to their cabins and are being provided the ability to make complimentary phone calls. Both vessels are sailing a safe and comfortable distance from the storm.
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation operates four and five-day cruises from New Orleans and departed on its current voyage, a five-day cruise, on Monday, Sept. 30 that included stops in Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course to remain behind and west of the storm. The ship, which was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5, will remain at sea, a safe distance from the storm, and await the re-opening of the Mississippi River. Once the river re-opens, it requires a time frame of approximately eight to nine hours to sail up river to New Orleans. Therefore, Carnival Elation is expected to dock in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Elation’s next voyage has been modified from a five-day cruise to a three-day Fun Cruise at Sea. Guests who opt to proceed with the cruise will receive a 50 percent refund for this voyage and a 50 percent discount toward a future three to five-day cruise.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest operates seven-day Caribbean and Florida/Bahamas cruises from New Orleans. The ship departed New Orleans on its current voyage on Sunday, Sept. 29 that included stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course through the Gulf of Mexico and will remain a safe distance from the storm. Carnival Conquest was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 6. The ship will remain at sea until the Mississippi River re-opens. Once the river opens, given the necessary eight to nine hour transit time up river, we expect the ship to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Conquest’s next voyage will be modified from a seven-day cruise to a six-day cruise with stops in Key West and Nassau, The Bahamas – two of the three originally scheduled ports. Guests who opt to proceed with this cruise will receive a one-day pro-rated refund.
Given the nature of tropical weather systems, the above plans could be further modified depending on the storm’s track, speed and other factors. As always, our foremost priority is on the safety and comfort of our guests and crew. We are closely monitoring the storm, keeping our guests informed and navigating the vessels a safe distance from the weather system.
We are also mobilizing a number of additional staff who will join our current team in New Orleans. This will enable us to do everything possible to provide our guests with a high level of assistance and to minimize the inconvenience caused by Tropical Storm Karen.
Guests can receive automatic updates by signing up for text alerts. For updates on Carnival Elation, text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) and for updates on Carnival Conquest text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473). Updates are also being posted on www.carnival.com.
Source: Carnival Cruise Lines
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 3, 2013
* Bermuda Approves Night Gambling on Ships
Bermuda’s Parliament approved the Cruise Ship Casino Act of 2013, which will allow cruise ships to open their casinos to passengers during the late night hours when they remain in port.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Costa Diadema taking shape (more) ... the Port of New Orleans getting ready for Karen ... a special goodbye from Peter Shanks ... and a familiar voice on The Voice.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Bermuda’s Parliament approved the Cruise Ship Casino Act of 2013, which will allow cruise ships to open their casinos to passengers during the late night hours when they remain in port.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Costa Diadema taking shape (more) ... the Port of New Orleans getting ready for Karen ... a special goodbye from Peter Shanks ... and a familiar voice on The Voice.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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