Topic: A special message from the President, Adam Goldstein

We received this message today from RCI's President and CEO:

A special message from the President, Adam Goldstein
All of us at Royal Caribbean International continue to extend our heartfelt sympathies to those affected by Carnival Corporation’s recent tragic incident on the Costa Concordia . As a Crown & Anchor Society member and loyal Royal Caribbean guest, we know you may have some questions as the situation continues to unfold.

At Royal Caribbean International, the safety and security of our guests and crew is our highest priority. It is fundamental to our operations. Our maritime safety record over our 42-year history illustrates our commitment to the safety of the millions of guests and crew that sail on our ships. The measures we take in the interest of safety are many, often exceeding the regulatory requirements – these are all part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in every aspect of our business.

To address some of your questions and concerns, here is a video that will provide an overview of safety onboard our ships; the training of our crew, officers and captains; and the many regulations that govern our practices. Click here to watch.

As a past cruiser, we know your friends and family may be asking about your own time at sea. We hope that you’ll share this video along with your personal Royal Caribbean experiences with them, and reinforce that cruising continues to maintain the best safety record of any industry in travel.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon on one of our ships sailing to 270 destinations worldwide.

Sincerely,

Adam Goldstein
President and CEO
Royal Caribbean International


I think you will agree that it is a concerned but sympathetic letter. I am sure that it will be typical of messages being sent out at this awful moment in Cruising History. .....Neil

Great minds think alike, you just bet me to it.

I have just posted a link to the safety web page.

Here is the video mentioned in the email.

The electronic mustering system is show in the video above.

More RCI safety videos below.

Safety Information

We always move ahead from lessons learned due to accidents or revised knowledge

By the end of this year we will have completed 80 cruises, and I have NEVER had a lifeboat drill after we left port, that is on 9 different cruise lines. I know that the regulations state that life boat drills must be carried out within 24 hours of departure, but this just shows how inadequate these regulations are. I hope that they change the regulations to ensure that the drills are carried out before the ship sails, then at least all passengers will know exactly where to go in the very unlikely event of a disaster.

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By the end of this year we will have completed 80 cruises, and I have NEVER had a lifeboat drill after we left port, that is on 9 different cruise lines. I know that the regulations state that life boat drills must be carried out within 24 hours of departure, but this just shows how inadequate these regulations are. I hope that they change the regulations to ensure that the drills are carried out before the ship sails, then at least all passengers will know exactly where to go in the very unlikely event of a disaster.

Hi P
Thomson ships don't usually sail until past 23:00hrs.If they are waiting for delayed flights i have known it to be 02:00hrs.
By that time i don't know the way to my cabin never mind muster station
JC