Carnival Liberty Evacuation

[KandCsailing]

We were off and in port when the evacuation happened. No news yet of when we can reboard. Dh and I are just chilling.

[Kspunky]

I hope everyone stays safe. Scary situation. Glad you were docked so evacuation was easier. We have a big group sailing her in November.

[Jeepenfun]

JeepenFun..... CO2 + Engine Room = Questionable FIRE since CO2 is used as a Fire Suppressant.:eek:

 

Brookie & Ed

CO2 is used for lots of things not just fire suppressant. CO2 is used for cabonating soda pop.

[TNfungirl]

https://www.facebook.com/JohnHeald/posts/1036588343050393

 

John Heald said it was a fire in the ship's engine room.

[lax19]

From John Heald's Facebook Page:

 

CARNIVAL LIBERTY STATEMENT

September 7, 2015 – 12:50 pm EDT

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. [Crews are working to extinguish the fire.]

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Carnival Liberty is on the second day of a seven-day Caribbean cruise that departed San Juan yesterday.

[pghsteelerfan]

Thank you for keeping us updated. Definitely a scary situation. At least everyone is evacuated safely. We're "supposed" to be sailing on Liberty in two weeks and our concerns had been hurricanes. Again, thank you for keeping us posted.

[pauleydm]

We are not being allowed near the back of the ship, so it is difficult to discern if anything is being vented. I did not witness anyone in masks, but who can say who is still on the ship. Most of the crew was evacuated after the passengers. Based on uniforms, we have mostly crew and staff that are from housekeeping, food and beverage, entertainment, and shop attendants. I do not see any officers or engine crew at the moment.

[VACVAC]

CARNIVAL LIBERTY STATEMENT

September 7, 2015 – 12:50 pm EDT

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. [Crews are working to extinguish the fire.]

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Carnival Liberty is on the second day of a seven-day Caribbean cruise that departed San Juan yesterday.

[VictoryLover2]

CO2 is used for lots of things not just fire suppressant. CO2 is used for cabonating soda pop.

 

And BEER!:rolleyes:

[pauleydm]

We are now seeing officers and engine crew leaving the ship.

[hfweather]

We are now seeing officers and engine crew leaving the ship.

 

Thank you for your updates. I'm glad everyone made if off the ship safely. Please continue to keep us updated.

[pauleydm]

Crew are now being called back in groups based on department.

[PaCUfan]

We are now seeing officers and engine crew leaving the ship.

 

 

Thank you for keeping us posted

[Jeepenfun]

And BEER!:rolleyes:

 

Well yeah but the new carnival ship, Victory, is the only one that has a brewery on-board. but yes any carbonated drink uses pressurized CO2 to carbonate the drink.

 

 

edit; VISTA oops. :p

Edited September 7, 2015 by Jeepenfun

[pauleydm]

The staff and crew are in groups now, but no one is going back on the ship yet.

[SeaScout]

We flew into St. Thomas last Monday for a short vacation on St. John. The Liberty was in port and I commented to my GF how it's strange to see the ship in port and not embarking on her later in the day. (we've sailed her a couple of times). Glad to hear that all are okay. Sad to hear that folks long awaited vacations my suffer a hiccup. Hope all goes well for everyone. Crossing my fingers that this turns out to be a minor event.

[Live2Cruise67]

Well yeah but the new carnival ship, Victory, is the only one that has a brewery on-board. but yes any carbonated drink uses pressurized CO2 to carbonate the drink.

 

Victory certainly isn't new! Do you mean Vista?

[NoLandInSight!]

Thanks for the updates....

[Jeepenfun]

Hopefully the fire wasnt bad enough to cause issues for your cruise. maybe it was located in an area that they will get it cleaned up and you'll be on your way this evening.

[TheCriuseDirector]

Thanks so much for the updates! Hope all is well and the cruise can continue as scheduled!:)

[Jeepenfun]

Victory certainly isn't new! Do you mean Vista?

VISTA, yes thats the name of the new ship. LOL. :D

[gone_cruisin]

Please keep us update, we leave in less than 2 weeks and also have friends leaving this Sunday.

[sassy~one]

Prayers heading your way. Please keep us posted.

[booknerd2011]

Thanks for posting. We leave in less than 2 weeks as well!

[SusieCruises]

The staff and crew are in groups now, but no one is going back on the ship yet.

Thank you very much for your updates. Hope all is well and everyone is safe and enjoys the rest of their vacation.