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Carnival cruise ships are cursed?

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/03/carnival-triumph-breaks-loose-mobile/2050345/

Carnival Triumph breaks free in Ala. port

Cruise ship damaged while being repaired after notorious February breakdown.

The star-crossed Carnival Triumph broke loose Wednesday from its moorings in Mobile, Ala., where the 14-story ship was being repaired after its notorious nightmare cruise in February.

There were unconfirmed reports that workers may have been thrown into the water about 2 p.m.

Carnival said that strong winds caused to break its moorings. "The ship drifted and is currently resting against a cargo vessel," the company's statement said.

The National Weather recorded wind gusts of 41 mph about an hour before the accident.

The 900-foot-long ship suffered a hole on the right side of the stern, WKRG-TV reported. The Mobile Press-Register says that the bow also appears to be damaged.

Tow boats were working to return the ship to BAE Ship Systems, where it was being repaired after an engine fire knocked out power and stranded 4,200 passengers and crew members for five days in the Gulf of Mexico.

The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting.


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Midwayman said:
You wouldn't catch me on a Carnival cruise anytime soon with their recent history.
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Actually, I'd think they would start bending over backwards to rebuild their image. I suspect their prices will dip slightly as well. Thus, it might be a really good bargain. Personally, I've never been on a cruise, and for the most part, really don't have much of an interest in one - I hate crowds. My idea of a cruise is in my boat, into some back bay where there's nobody else, just peaceful & quiet, and my fishing pole. Only one reason that might ever tempt me to go on a cruise.
 
Nah, they just don't maintain their ships. Cutting corners to keep costs down. It's common knowledge among people who work in the industry. Their safety record is the worst of the big cruise lines. It's also the reason why they're always registered out of Panama. Grease a few palms to pass inspection and you're good to go.
 
Jodell88 said:
I hope you're not superstitious. :whiste:😛
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not at all🙂

DrPizza said:
Actually, I'd think they would start bending over backwards to rebuild their image. I suspect their prices will dip slightly as well. Thus, it might be a really good bargain. Personally, I've never been on a cruise, and for the most part, really don't have much of an interest in one - I hate crowds. My idea of a cruise is in my boat, into some back bay where there's nobody else, just peaceful & quiet, and my fishing pole. Only one reason that might ever tempt me to go on a cruise.
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I have been getting a TON of email "promotions" from them as a past guest. But i really just think they inflate the "Retail" price to make it look on sale, cause honestly, its not a steal
 
mmntech said:
Nah, they just don't maintain their ships. Cutting corners to keep costs down. It's common knowledge among people who work in the industry. Their safety record is the worst of the big cruise lines. It's also the reason why they're always registered out of Panama. Grease a few palms to pass inspection and you're good to go.
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Almost all cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas or Panama, or a host of other countries. There is ONE US flagged ship.

This had nothing to do with maintaining their ship, btw. The ship was moored at BAE to have it's engines repaired. I'd question BAE's mooring procedure.
 
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