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MillieF Jan 19th 2012 10:52 pm
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 9850429)
Ahhh - sorry. I was following the story in the Italian papers so didn't know that the English press might have bigged up the fact that Brits were on board.
Lorna, what is the take on this in Italy? I belive that that coastguard who ordered 'Captain Courageous' back on board is being hailed as a hero? I was amazed to hear a quote today saying that this Captain was not 'one of the best, but THE best man ' that Costa cruises had!

Former Lancastrian Jan 19th 2012 11:19 pm
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by London Mike (Post 9854265)
Please explain why a cruise ship would ever enter the waters of Morecambe...?
Because its in Lancashire no need to elaborate any further :thumbsup:
Come on what cruise line passengers wouldnt fancy going shellfish harvesting on Morecambe Bay or visiting the statue of its most famous son Eric Morecambe (Morecambe & Wise for the young ones). The potted shrimps are by Appointment to HM Queen.

dormy Jan 20th 2012 1:20 am
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by DaveLovesDee (Post 9854072)
I can only comment on what I've seen, as can you. As you've had to change these batteries, they must have been fitted, though I'm not sure why they're needed. Neiter do I see why one would need a swipe card to exit a room. :confused:
each lock was fitted with a small battery compartment, and took an equivalent of 2 rechargeable AA batteries, these things do not need a strong charge. Each set was routinely changed every 3 months unless required earlier, due to usage. I also have never heard of a swipe card required to exit a room, generally by depressing the handle from inside all deadbolts etc were automatically released. But these systems may well have changed in the last 5 years.

Bali2010 Jan 20th 2012 10:28 am
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by dormy (Post 9854561)
each lock was fitted with a small battery compartment, and took an equivalent of 2 rechargeable AA batteries, these things do not need a strong charge. Each set was routinely changed every 3 months unless required earlier, due to usage. I also have never heard of a swipe card required to exit a room, generally by depressing the handle from inside all deadbolts etc were automatically released. But these systems may well have changed in the last 5 years.
every hotel I have been in has been like this (I have been working away) and cannot see how enything else is not a fire risk. Hope it was not any different in this case, or not elsewhere.

Flogger Jan 20th 2012 10:49 am
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by Bali2010 (Post 9855436)
every hotel I have been in has been like this (I have been working away) and cannot see how enything else is not a fire risk. Hope it was not any different in this case, or not elsewhere.
No idea about cruise ships but in hotels the access system would be linked to the fire panel. This would cut power and release door if fire alarm was tripped.

DaveLovesDee Jan 22nd 2012 9:34 pm
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by Flogger (Post 9855455)
No idea about cruise ships but in hotels the access system would be linked to the fire panel. This would cut power and release door if fire alarm was tripped.
In an emergency, the power to door locks is always cut so that rescuers can get inside each room to check for people or deal with the emergency.

Former Lancastrian Jan 23rd 2012 1:38 am
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
I wonder how many will take advantage of this :(

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...it-threat.html

Lorna at Vicenza Jan 26th 2012 6:44 pm
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by MillieF (Post 9854345)
Lorna, what is the take on this in Italy? I belive that that coastguard who ordered 'Captain Courageous' back on board is being hailed as a hero? I was amazed to hear a quote today saying that this Captain was not 'one of the best, but THE best man ' that Costa cruises had!
Sorry, I've only just seen this.

Yes - he has been hailed as a hero and his words "vada a bordo cazzo!" (get on board dammit) have been printed on t-shirts and God knows how many have been sold.
I'm up North and many people here are embarassed by his behaviour. They already had enough of Berlusconi and his antics - and now Captain Coward and all his lies.

magnumpi Jan 29th 2012 8:32 am
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Italian Cruise ship captain Francesco Schettino began his new job
as a bus driver yesterday! :thumbdown:

cheers Jan 29th 2012 9:00 am
Re: Costa Cruise Ship
 
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 9844081)
I wonder if he was drinking Scotch on the rocks;)
Yes!
Even I knew the answer to that one...or was it coke?


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