Norwegian Dream Involved In Collision In English Channel
August 24, 1999-- At about 1:00 AM BST this morning (8 PM
EDT), the 50,760-ton cruise ship M/S Norwegian Dream was involved
in a collision with a cargo ship as the two vessels were maneuvering
in the shipping lanes of the English Channel. Approximately
1,748 guests and 614 crewmembers were on board the Norwegian
Dream at the time. About 20 guests and eight crewmembers were
treated by the ship’s doctor for minor injuries. No serious
injuries were reported and no one was airlifted off the ship.
The vessel was en route to Dover, England, at the conclusion
of a 12-day "Scandinavian Capitals" cruise. The
officers and the crew of the Norwegian Dream handled the situation
according to procedures, and the guests, crew and ship were
not in danger at any time. The cruise ship arrived in port
under its own power at about 6:30 AM and normal debarkation
procedures took place.
NCL is fully cooperating in an investigation with authorities
to determine the cause of the accident. The Norwegian Dream
incurred damage to its bow and starboard bridge wing and an
assessment is currently underway concerning necessary repairs.
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled today’s scheduled
12-day "Scandinavian Capitals" cruise and is assessing
whether future voyages will be affected.
Guests on today’s cancelled sailing have the option
to stay on board the ship tonight with full meal service,
entertainment and complimentary beverages provided as well
as a credit for phone charges. NCL representatives are currently
on board the vessel assisting guests with alternate travel
arrangements.
All guests on today’s cancelled cruise will receive
a full refund for this 12-day cruise and a certificate for
one free, future Norwegian Cruise Line cruise, including Millennium
voyages, based on similar stateroom category, up to the fare
paid for this cancelled sailing. Guests will also be reimbursed
for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to the cancelled
cruise.
Travel agent commissions are being fully protected and NCL
will provide all travel agents with clients on the cancelled
August 24 voyage, a $75.00 per person fee for the re-booked
cruise.
As a gesture of goodwill to all guests who were on the August
12 cruise when the incident occurred, NCL will provide a $300
per person future cruise credit certificate, which can be
applied to any Norwegian Cruise Line voyage including Millennium
sailings.
Guests or travel agents with questions concerning the status
of the Norwegian Dream can call 1-800-634-8000 for an update.
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