Fire Breaks Out in Cruise Ship Engine Room

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for March 6th. The report begins with an incident involving a Holland America cruise ship in the South Pacific. A fire was detected in the aft engine room of the New Amsterdam early Thursday morning, which led to the activation of emergency lighting and the closure of fire doors. Holland America Line confirmed the fire was successfully extinguished and all ship systems are functioning normally, though the vessel experienced a three hour delay arriving in Tahiti for inspections. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line issued a warning regarding a viral social media trend where passengers move mattresses and bedding onto cabin balconies for photos or sleepovers. Brand Ambassador John Heald described the practice as unsafe because it blocks exit routes and can damage property. In ship news, Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of the Norwegian Luna at a shipyard in Italy. This Prima Plus Class vessel can accommodate approximately 3,500 guests and features various dining venues and a hybrid water coaster. The ship is scheduled to be christened in Miami on March 27th. The broadcast concludes with a review of cruise stocks, noting that Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all saw decreases in their stock values on Thursday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.