Trave OK

CNN reports police have been called to NY pier to check reports
passengers are being held on Big Red Boat. Anyone know any more?

Most probably they havent paid their bills or customs is waiting for
them to appear or a brawl has taken place which colour tag gets to be
first off the ship.etc. etc.

SUNNY<.......also hopes everything is alright on board

Quote:>CNN reports police have been called to NY pier to check reports
>passengers are being held on Big Red Boat. Anyone know any more?

 I got off the Vctory today8/26 and saw the BRB . A tugboat was pushing it in.
That was all I saw but did not see any Police.
                               Diane

Quote:>>CNN reports police have been called to NY pier to check reports
>>passengers are being held on Big Red Boat. Anyone know any more?

BAD public relations -BRB is not returning calls.

Just saw it again on Headline News.

Chris

Hi Everyone,

Here is the story:
http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/08/26/cruise.ship/index.html

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Ray,
  Thanks for the link.

SUNNY<........would like you to know that like a trooper you came
through again

Quote:> I saw the BRB being pushed in with a tugboat today from a deck on the Victory
>so I knew something was up.

Hi Diane,

I am not sure but the BRB2 may not have thrusters and may require tugs
even if everything is working.  It also might be a requirement at the
port of New York.  I bet some of our Northeast ship buffs know for
sure. <vbg>

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

With no air conditioning, the Godiva chocolates must have melted all
over the free luxurious bath robes.

New York's finest meeting the ship, must be part of the 7 star service.

BRB's free certificates do keep passengers "hostage".  At the rate they
are giving out the freebies, they will have to be in business for a very
long time just to accommodate all certificate holders!

Inspector Gadget

 I saw the BRB being pushed in with a tugboat today from a deck on the Victory
so I knew something was up.
                                  Diane

Ray,

The BRB II does require a tug to maneuver in and out of most ports. It is
however, quite convenient, that the Moran tugs we use are painted red so one
*could* be kept alongside at all times and hopefully just blend in! <grin>

NY can be a tricky port due to the strong tides on the Hudson and tricky
winds. Even the Destiny requires tugs some times.

Tim

Quote:>Subject: Re: Passengers held hostage?
> I bet some of our Northeast ship buffs know for
>sure. <vbg>

Pacific Princess had tugs....... so did Nordic Empress...... so did Victory...
all 8.20.

What's the previous name of the BRB 2? (It's not the Oceanic?)
Atlantic?

Edinburgh Castle

PCG

Edinburgh Castle
Eugenio Costa
Eugenio "C"

Although BRB/Premier has had its share of problems lately and the public
should be informed of them, I would try to stay away from message headings
like "Passengers held hostage?"... This is misleading and could worry
relatives of passengers when this in fact another mechanical failure...

Quote:> CNN reports police have been called to NY pier to check reports
> passengers are being held on Big Red Boat. Anyone know any more?