Rare mr walker Posted December 9, 2019 #26 Share Posted December 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, plettza said: Does anyone know from where and when the ship left Australia? A guy from work told me he was going on an RCCL cruise to NZ during his holidays. His last work day was Friday. I'm curious if this is his ship. If he worked Fri he wouldn't be on this ship - it departed Sydney earlier than Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plettza Posted December 9, 2019 #27 Share Posted December 9, 2019 OK, thanks. I didn't ask him which ship he was going so he may setting sail this week or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 9, 2019 #28 Share Posted December 9, 2019 So sad to have anyone on there when it happened 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 9, 2019 #29 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Now 5 deaths confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 9, 2019 #30 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Always seemed a big risk to go on a tour here. And now it's eventuated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb74 Posted December 9, 2019 #31 Share Posted December 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, plettza said: OK, thanks. I didn't ask him which ship he was going so he may setting sail this week or next. Ovation left Sydney on Wednesday the 4th. This was the 3rd stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted December 9, 2019 #32 Share Posted December 9, 2019 just got back from a 37 days adventure from Southampton to Singapore so sad to return to this news our prayers and thoughts go out to all those affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 9, 2019 #33 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I have a staff member who was cruising to NZ on RCL. Not sure which ship they were on. When did did the Ovation leave Sydney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted December 9, 2019 #34 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Just now, icat2000 said: When did did the Ovation leave Sydney? Two posts above yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 9, 2019 #35 Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said: Two posts above yours... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 9, 2019 #36 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Terrible news, too early to tell how many of the 23 badly burnt people who are in a critical condition will survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupcakeSusie Posted December 9, 2019 #37 Share Posted December 9, 2019 My heart is breaking for these poor people and their families. Right before Christmas 😞 TV news said that all deaths were from Ovation tourists 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted December 9, 2019 #38 Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, icat2000 said: Ovation of the Seas: Guests and one crew member on island at time of eruption The captain of the Ovation of the Seas has made an announcement to passengers that a group of guests and one crew member were on the island at the time of the eruption. He told passengers on-board that they're waiting on information from the government to see what's happened, a passenger said. The cruise ship will not leave the port until the missing passengers return. The passenger who relayed the announcement said people were silent after the message and a helpline has been opened up on the ship for those who are missing loved ones. That would be heartbreaking to hear that announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 9, 2019 #39 Share Posted December 9, 2019 5 people dead and others still on the island. I hope they have the strength to stay strong during the night. it must be heartbreaking for the crew and passengers on the ship waiting to hear news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted December 9, 2019 #40 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Red Cross link to those who are missing or have reported in https://familylinks.icrc.org/new-zealand/en/Pages/search-persons.aspx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 9, 2019 #41 Share Posted December 9, 2019 https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/white-island-volcano-eruption-plumes-of-smoke-reports-of-injuries-in-bay-of-plenty/news-story/5cb1553515e0da994d4ad3587df99ff8 Now believed there no survivors on the island. The first person identified as having been killed is a local tour guide. It looks very grim for the passengers I think. Just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted December 9, 2019 #42 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Official NZ Police announcement. **"Update: Eruption on White Island – recovery operation" The Police Eagle helicopter, rescue helicopter, and NZDF aircraft have undertaken a number of aerial reconnaissance flights over the island since the eruption. No signs of life have been seen at any point. Police believe that anyone who could have been taken from the island alive was rescued at the time of the evacuation. Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island. Police is working urgently to confirm the exact number of those who have died, further to the five confirmed deceased already. As part of the recovery a NZDF ship will approach the perimeter of the island at first light to deploy drones and observational equipment to further assess the environment. Police continue to receive information and advice from GeoNet experts to support the recovery operation. The Police Disaster Identification (DVI) team are assembling in Whakatane to await deployment. Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists are believed to involved, and a number were from the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship. The Police 105 number can be used by members of the public to submit information regarding friends or family who might have been visiting White Island during the eruption. People from overseas can call +64 9105 105. They can also use the online form at the Police website here. At the request of New Zealand Police, New Zealand Red Cross has activated the Family Links website for people wanting to register themselves as safe or register an inquiry about a loved one. If you are worried about a friend or family member following the White Island eruption, first contact them as you normally would. If you cannot make contact, you can register them through this website: https://familylinks.icrc.org/new-zealand/en/Pages/Home.aspx The friends and family of those involved remain at front of mind for Police. Support is being put in place and Police are working to provide them with information as it becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted December 9, 2019 #43 Share Posted December 9, 2019 The latest report from the NZ Herald - no good news I'm afraid - but not unexpected https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12292240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted December 9, 2019 #44 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted December 9, 2019 #45 Share Posted December 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Stickman1990 said: The latest report from the NZ Herald - no good news I'm afraid - but not unexpected https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12292240 It would be a miracle if anyone who was stuck on the island survived. The toxic fumes from the eruption would asphyxiate you pretty quickly though I heard some tour groups did have gas masks on the other hand I don't know if anyone has tested them for a full blown eruption event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwichick62 Posted December 9, 2019 #46 Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) More than twenty Australians reported as still missing, including a recently married couple and a family of four. Condolences to all affected. Edit - latest headlines state 5 dead, 8 still missing, 31 in hospital. 😧 Edited December 9, 2019 by kiwichick62 update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCriticAUeditor Posted December 9, 2019 #47 Share Posted December 9, 2019 We've been updating our story too: https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/4846/ If anyone onboard the ship is reading, please get in touch. Latest report from NZ Herald is 5 confirmed dead, 8 missing presumed dead, and 31 in hospital. Mostly Australians (24) but people also from UK, US, China and Malaysia, including some crew. Every cruise lover is still feeling the sadness today. Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and information here, I hope you're all ok. It feels closer to home when it's your fellow Aussie cruisers or you've also sailed on Ovation or to NZ. If you're concerned about friends or family, the number to call is 1300 555 135. If you’re outside Australia, +61 2 6261 3305 or SMS +61 421 269 080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 9, 2019 #48 Share Posted December 9, 2019 There is now reports that 24 Australians are feared dead. There is no signs of life on the island but until they can access the island safely this can’t be confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted December 9, 2019 #49 Share Posted December 9, 2019 We are on Carnival Splendor, just docked in Sydney and news is just filtering through about this tragic event.An announcement was just made on board that all media activity has been cancelled for the arrival of this ship in respect of Ovation of the Seas and passengers.It was a sombre sail in this morning, with one tug with water spray.Thoughts and prayers to all on Ovation. Sent from my MAR-LX2 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 9, 2019 #50 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Is there any other cruise ships expected in the area of the island today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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