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Topic: NORDLYS on Fire

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-15-2011 04:51 AM

Hurtigruten's NORDLYS caught fire this morning in the engine room just off Ålesund. Reports say 2 people were injured. Passengers have been evacuated by lifeboat although she is now alongside as the fire is still alight and copious amounts of smoke pouring out. Some of the photos look awful and I hope it is not as bad as it looks.

Reports with pictures here and here, there are many more. A video clip.

Image from the 2nd link above, TV2.no

Pam

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-15-2011 06:43 AM

It is now being reported that 2 people have died, found by the fire crew

1 in the engine room. It was previously said that 4 people were missing, maybe 2 now.

Pam

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rustaveli
First Class Passenger
Member # 1708

posted 09-15-2011 07:12 AM

Sad sad.. some information says 2 dead and 4 are believed missing.. hope for the best for them

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oslo dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 4669

posted 09-15-2011 07:31 AM

It's been reported the two who died are crew. One was found around the engine room and one in another part of the ship. The smoke must have been sufficating. Very tragic news, once again big headlines here in Norway for the wrong reasons

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rustaveli
First Class Passenger
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posted 09-15-2011 07:35 AM

Some news say that the smoke is now spreading all over the town of Ålesund and parts of the town centre has been evacuated because of toxic smoke and the situation on board the ship is still not clear..

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 09-15-2011 08:54 AM

We cruised on the Nordlys last October and I have some good footage of the ship's interiors.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-15-2011 11:49 AM

There are some good photos here. [UK press coverage is poor. NCL should complain about this header and then we have 'a cruise liner carrying 200 went up in flames'. Only Capt Greybeard is worth reading].

Norwegian reports say she is now listing at 10degrees with all the water and they are addressing this. The fire is under control, but not out yet.

Pam

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-15-2011 04:00 PM

More pictures @ smp.no

Another article at smp.no - I can only guess that it is about the risk that she might capsize -> Could someone please translate or summarize this article? Many thanks in advance!

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GregD
First Class Passenger
Member # 4176

posted 09-15-2011 04:54 PM

Oh thats Nothing Pam! Check out these Sensationalized headlines: (Apparently she exploded!)
British tourists flee Norway cruise after explosion kills two crew
2 killed in explosion on cruise ship
Tror eksplosjonen var i motoren

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-15-2011 05:46 PM

It is looking bad now

water is entering faster than it can be pumped out.

Pam

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 09-15-2011 05:51 PM

Good evening everyone.

At this time it looks like NORDLYS will capsize....she is at this time whit 16 degrees heel....rescue crew is at the time cut hole in NORDLYS hull to get water pumps inside.....to try to help the ship not capsize.....

Picture : SMP.no

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Galaxy
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Member # 5160

posted 09-15-2011 06:08 PM

See the rescue LIVE....

here : VG Tv

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Galaxy
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posted 09-15-2011 06:16 PM

it looks bad.....

Picture : NRK.no

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Johan
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posted 09-15-2011 06:42 PM

This is rather spectacular...long time there was such a bad accident, and this (perhaps luckily) in coastal waters. There are some reminiscences with "Prinsendam".

I may be wrong, but it seems that "Hurtigrute" is getting a dangerous reputation...

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Galaxy
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posted 09-15-2011 07:02 PM

Latest news : NORDLYS have 18 degrees heel...they are worried if she will capsize tonight.....

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LeBarryboat
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posted 09-15-2011 10:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Johan:

I may be wrong, but it seems that "Hurtigrute" is getting a dangerous reputation...
J

Hutigruten has an excellent track record...this is a very odd anomaly. These ships are run with such precision, so it must have been a very unexpected issue. It's sad to see this happen to a ship that is run so well.

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RCI 20
First Class Passenger
Member # 5609

posted 09-16-2011 12:42 AM

She is atm listing 19,7. They are talking about 20 as the critical point for capsizing. Too close to that point that I think they are able to save her. Think the next hour will be critical.

Live: http://www.vgtv.no/#!id=43878

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-16-2011 08:27 AM

I am sure Google's Norwegian Translation does not give the right meaning at times, but it appears she went over the critical point to 21.7 [or 22 depending on which report one reads] but that now they have managed to seal a fair number of leaks and she is coming back slowly, also with the help of a floating crane

Pam

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-16-2011 10:30 AM

Video on the efforts to stabilize Nordlys

Several reports indicate that the situations is improving.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-16-2011 01:48 PM

The German (official) Hurtigruten webpage reports that Nordlys is in a stable condition for now and that it will be decided within the next few hours whether the luggage of the passengers can be retrieved.

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Salaison
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posted 09-16-2011 03:09 PM

good to hear

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-17-2011 12:47 PM

Interview with the Captain (video in Norwegian)

A translation or summary of the interview would be highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance!

Another (Norwegian) article with some pictures.

It has also been confirmed by now that the two deceased are the chief engineer and an apprentice who has not even finished his first trip - see e.g. this article.

Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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LeBarryboat
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posted 09-17-2011 10:41 PM

I interviewed the Hotel director that is seen in these videos. I never did meet the engineer, but did interview the Captain, which isn't the same Captain that was master of the ship when it had it's fire. Sad to see this happen. Such good people running the ship. I hope to see the results of of the cause, because I doubt it's human error.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-18-2011 03:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Johan:
[...]
I may be wrong, but it seems that "Hurtigrute" is getting a dangerous reputation...

quote:
Originally posted by LeBarryboat:
[...] because I doubt it's human error.

Frankly, I do not think that it is appropriate to jump to such conclusions in a public forum at this time.

There is no reason to publicly come to conclusions based on (recent) incidents with Hurtigruten ships or the impression one had when aboard - be it good or bad.

Giving that two people died and that several were injured it's probably more adequate to wait for the results of the official investigation before making accusing or exaggerated absolving comments in a public forum.

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
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posted 09-18-2011 05:32 AM

Email Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES

News from Norway has said that the Chief Engineer and an 18 year old apprentice, on his first voyage at sea, are the two crew members who died.

My thoughts are with their families and friends.
.

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