Man Dead - News Today 21.5.11

[CFamilyWales]

I hope I am not offending or breaking forum rules posting this news update :

 

An un named man has plunged into the sea from the Celebrity Eclipse returning to Southampton last night.

 

http://news.aol.co.uk/uk-news/story/man-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge/1816351/?icid=main|uk|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.co.uk%2Fuk-news%2Fstory%2Fman-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge%2F1816351%2F

[PartyAllDaTyme]

I hope I am not offending or breaking forum rules posting this news update :

 

An un named man has plunged into the sea from the Celebrity Eclipse returning to Southampton last night.

 

http://news.aol.co.uk/uk-news/story/man-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge/1816351/?icid=main|uk|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.co.uk%2Fuk-news%2Fstory%2Fman-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge%2F1816351%2F

 

Not at all. Thanks for posting.

 

It is difficult for anyone to "fall off" a cruise ship. Sadly, it's almost always a suicide or result of alcohol-fueled tomfoolery.

[FLACRUISER99]

I hope I am not offending or breaking forum rules posting this news update :

 

An un named man has plunged into the sea from the Celebrity Eclipse returning to Southampton last night.

 

http://news.aol.co.uk/uk-news/story/man-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge/1816351/?icid=main|uk|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.co.uk%2Fuk-news%2Fstory%2Fman-presumed-dead-after-ship-plunge%2F1816351%2F

Thanks for the link ,it's also on CC news http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4491

[Cruising-along]

How sad...:( It does sound intentional.

[tcook052]

I hope I am not offending or breaking forum rules posting this news update :

 

No, though someone beat you to it:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1417175

[BonnieVA]

These stories - especially when it's crew - break my heart. I have a very good friend working on an X ship & I stay in touch with other crew I have met on my cruises. The fact that there is no mental health professional on these ships scares the heck out of me. I have knowledge of at least 3 of these crew having down times ... sometimes very down ... & they have no one to talk to. In fact, one person is currently in the area where this other crew jumped & as I read the news story I was terrified it might have been the crew I am in touch with.

 

Seems like there should be someone onboard to see to their emotional needs just as there is a doctor for physical needs. I have told my closest friend to call me whenever he feels he needs to talk to someone ... no matter the time or day where I am.

[hat776]

Costa have a Chaplain on board who also helps any crew member who is troubled. Most of the Philipine crew are Catholic and whenever I passed by the chapel I almost always saw two or three of them there.ure

I don't know if it done regularly but one of the crew told me that many of them never venture into the public areas at all. The Chaplain organised a variety show with most of the artistes on board taking part purposely for the crew.

[cruiseacecat]

This just makes me so sad. So very young.

 

I thought there were Human Resources people on board each ship who can provide help and advice to crew and staff in need. Am I mistaken? If there is no one, this needs to change. Surely there must be some provision for counseling.

 

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

 

Anne

[bellybutton530]

These stories - especially when it's crew - break my heart. I have a very good friend working on an X ship & I stay in touch with other crew I have met on my cruises. The fact that there is no mental health professional on these ships scares the heck out of me. I have knowledge of at least 3 of these crew having down times ... sometimes very down ... & they have no one to talk to. In fact, one person is currently in the area where this other crew jumped & as I read the news story I was terrified it might have been the crew I am in touch with.

 

Seems like there should be someone onboard to see to their emotional needs just as there is a doctor for physical needs. I have told my closest friend to call me whenever he feels he needs to talk to someone ... no matter the time or day where I am.

 

I agree with you. Working on a cruise ship is not an easy job. People are separated from their families for long periods of time; the hours are long; the accommodations are cramped; some passengers ( and crew also) can be difficult and demanding.

 

I also keep in touch with former staff. I too wish there was someone on board to help them deal with their issues and problems. I hate to see all of these suicide stories; there has to be a remedy....