Ship's Horn tootin' in Alaska ports??

[SeaGypsies]

Boarding the famous horn tootin' Westerdam in Seattle for an Alaskan cruise in Sept. Do the ships still toot their horns when leaving these ports? One person's review said she didn't hear the horn when leaving Seattle. Just want to make sure.

[Keith1010]

If I remember correctly ships are prohibited from doing this now.

 

Keith

[MommaBear55]

The rules on whether or not the ship sound the signal varies by port. It is regulated by International Maritime Law.

[SeaGypsies]

If I remember correctly ships are prohibited from doing this now.

 

Keith

 

Is this just for Western departure ports, I wonder? I remember the "best sounding horn" contests for the ships departing Ft. Lauderdale.

Just saw your post, MamaBear. Thanks.

[Keith1010]

Is this just for Western departure ports, I wonder? I remember the "best sounding horn" contests for the ships departing Ft. Lauderdale.

Just saw your post, MamaBear. Thanks.

 

Oh I meant for Alaska.

 

I think (and I say I think because sure enough someone will correct me if I am wrong) that the ships are prohibited from doing this in Alaska. But my memory might be wrong on this one.

 

Keith

[huskyguy]

It is port-specific. In Juneau and Ketchikan, the naturalist and destination speakers are not allowed to broadcast until away from downtown - in the other ports there are no restrictions.