joepeka Posted September 7, 2015 #101 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Praying for good news as we are supposed to sail on her this coming Sunday. What do you all think the chances are that we will still cruise? I'm thinking, not good :( If, as the OP says they've been advised, this current cruise continues on to Barbados then you would have to guess the fire damage was minimal and doesn't affect safe operation of the ship. If so, then maybe your itinerary will go as planned and whatever repairs are needed can be accomplished without taking the ship out of service. Keep that positive thought. ;) Edited September 7, 2015 by joepeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallas52 Posted September 7, 2015 #102 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Good luck with the rest of your cruise, hope it calms down after today. Thanks for posting all the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeb14 Posted September 7, 2015 #103 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Glad everyone is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenne252 Posted September 7, 2015 #104 Share Posted September 7, 2015 My mom is on that cruise, she said they are likely to depart in an hour or so, she was told. Crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted September 7, 2015 #105 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Good luck with the rest of your cruise. If it continues keep your passport, medications and wallet (ID, cash and credit cards)close at hand for the rest of the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby0704 Posted September 7, 2015 #106 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Glad to see that everyone was evacuated safely and hopefully your cruise will continue on as planned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted September 7, 2015 #107 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thank you for,the live updates. Hope everything turns out ok and you are noon back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCEMT Posted September 7, 2015 #108 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thank goodness everyone is OK! Enjoy the rest of your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 7, 2015 #109 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Any more updates if able to leave or board? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbsteve Posted September 7, 2015 #110 Share Posted September 7, 2015 glad everyone is ok. now... for the price drops. I know it's evil, but knowing everyone is ok, I'll be watching for drops. as soon as it hits the news, price drops usually hit. best prices I ever got were after the triumph issue. Also, straight oxygen won't kill you... and not all beer uses Co2, Guiness uses nitrogen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenne252 Posted September 7, 2015 #111 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Any more updates if able to leave or board? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I have sent a few texts to my mom but no reply. It's been about 45 mins since she first called me. They had been at Magen's Bay when this all occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted September 7, 2015 Author #112 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sorry, we were able to borrow $20.00 to get some food. We were originally scheduled to leave at 5:00. We have heard no news at the moment if that is happening. We have heard from some passengers that we will be allowed to board the ship at some point, but whether we leave as planned is still not known. Some are saying that we will be here over night, but that has not been an official announcement. Passengers and crew members are still waiting patiently for an official announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted September 7, 2015 #113 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The smoke appears to be the normal exhaust. We are supposed to be back on ship at 4:30 and leave for Barbados at 5:00. Hey Paul Did you see any smoke eariler? Like that thick black smoke during the fire? Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackievi Posted September 7, 2015 #114 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Thank you so much for the updates! So very very happy that you are all able to continue your cruise as scheduled!! Have a great trip now and keep safe! Thank you so much for your time and effort in keeping us all up to date as things happened pauleydm! You rock!! Sorry, just read your most recent post. Praying that you still can leave at 5 or tonight at least, as planned. Stay positive! Edited September 7, 2015 by Jackievi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BcIcemen Posted September 7, 2015 #115 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Glad all are safe. I leave(hopefully) on the Liberty 11/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayest Posted September 7, 2015 #116 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Is it dark in St. thomas already? What time is it there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 7, 2015 #117 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Can keep up with ships location http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/details/ships/shipid:459960/mmsi:371083000/imo:9278181/vessel:CARNIVAL_LIBERTY Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflnewbie Posted September 7, 2015 #118 Share Posted September 7, 2015 http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/09/07/fire-breaks-out-on-carnival-cruise-lines-ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystonemama Posted September 7, 2015 #119 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Latest update...I will have the latest news from Liberty very soon, the priority is looking after the guests on the pier which we are definitely doing. Stand by then for the news which I will share as soon as I am able. The.Carnival Liberty crew and their shoreside colleagues are all working as a team to make sure everyone is looked after. Thanks, John Heald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 7, 2015 #120 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Latest update...I will have the latest news from Liberty very soon, the priority is looking after the guests on the pier which we are definitely doing. Stand by then for the news which I will share as soon as I am able.The.Carnival Liberty crew and their shoreside colleagues are all working as a team to make sure everyone is looked after. Thanks, John Heald Thank u for update at least everyone safe Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryLover2 Posted September 7, 2015 #121 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Glad all are safe. I leave(hopefully) on the Liberty 11/1 See you there! Brookie & Ed:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystonemama Posted September 7, 2015 #122 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thank u for update at least everyone safe Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Welcome, I am sending updates to several friends in St. Thomas, they are "stuck" at a local bar, lol. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdoorn Posted September 7, 2015 #123 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Just posted on FB by John: The crew have been communicating continuously with the guests on the pier, here is the news we have shared with them. Earlier today, while the Carnival Liberty was docked in St. Thomas, there was a fire in the ship's engine room. There were no reported injuries to guests or crew. All guests are ashore in St. Thomas. The fire has been extinguished by the ship's automated suppression system and crew have confirmed that the fire is out. At this time we are in the process of taking guests to a nearby hotel for their comfort, as well as providing water and food pierside. We apologize to our guests for the inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming them back onboard later this evening. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Thanks everyone. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Cruise67 Posted September 7, 2015 #124 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looks like they aren't going anywhere. John Heald 1 min · The crew have been communicating continuously with the guests on the pier, here is the news we have shared with them. Earlier today, while the Carnival Liberty was docked in St. Thomas, there was a fire in the ship's engine room. There were no reported injuries to guests or crew. All guests are ashore in St. Thomas. The fire has been extinguished by the ship's automated suppression system and crew have confirmed that the fire is out. At this time we are in the process of taking guests to a nearby hotel for their comfort, as well as providing water and food pierside. We apologize to our guests for the inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming them back onboard later this evening. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Thanks everyone. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystonemama Posted September 7, 2015 #125 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Updated news. Cheers all Earlier today, while the Carnival Liberty was docked in St. Thomas, there was a fire in the ship's engine room. There were no reported injuries to guests or crew. All guests are safely ashore in St. Thomas where they have been receiving assistance from Carnival personnel. The fire has been extinguished by the ship's automated suppression system and crew have confirmed the fire is out. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. At this time, we are in the process of offering guests the opportunity to wait at a reception area in a nearby hotel for their comfort. Refreshments will be provided as guests wait to reboard the ship. We apologize to our guests for the inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming them back onboard later this evening. The ship is expected to sail no earlier than 8:00 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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