OCEAN NAVIGATOR

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Cruise cut short following fire in Portland

After the fire following a possible explosion on Oct 18 in Portland, the 'Ocean Navigator' will not be departing Portland to travel to St. John, New Brunswick, as planned, and the vessel remained docked at the Ocean Gateway Pier. Despite the quick response to the fire, which was put out in 15 minutes, the company cancelled the rest of the trip out of concern for damage from the fire and adverse weather conditions forecast for the weekend. The vessel was carrying 128 passengers and 82 crew at the time of the fire. American Queen was making alternative travel arrangements for the passengers.

Explosion and fire in Portland

A generator exploded aboard the 'Ocean Navigator' on Oct 18, 2023, at 7.30 a.m. WEDT in the port of Portland, Maine, shortly after the ship had arrived from Halifax with 128 passengers and 82 crew members on board. One crew member suffered serious, but non life-threatening burns and had to be hospitalized after first treatment on scene. The explosion was followed by a fire. Several fire engines and tugs were deployed, and the fire has been quickly extinguished. The passengers were evacuated from board, and then waiting for the result of ship’s inspection by the fire department and the Coastguard, to be allowed back onto the ship, which was first ventilated after the fire was put out. Report with photo: https://news.dayfr.com/sport/2735662.html

All cruises in 2020 cancelled

Victory Cruise Lines has canceled all sailings in 2020 for the 'Victory II' and extended its temporary suspension of operations onboard the 'Victory I' through June 30, 2020, to ensure the health and safety of the guests, team members and crew. The ship remained at the Detyens Shipyard in Charleston as of April 21. For all passengers booked on the 'Victory I' before June 30 and those booked onboard all 'Victory II' 2020 sailings, no action is necessary. The Victory Cruise Lines customer service team will be reaching out directly to cruisers and travel agents to discuss available options, which include rebooking for a later date, a 125 percent future cruise credit or a full refund.