Manaman News

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has updated information on its investigation of the boiler explosion aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel NORWAY while moored in Port of Miami in Miami, Fla. They have confirmed that 2,135 passengers and 911 crew aboard the vessel. The explosion killed 7 crewmembers and injured over a dozen others. All passengers were evacuated safely. The NTSB investigation into the boiler room explosion on board the Bahamian cruise ship Norway continues in the data collection phase, but investigators have completed nearly 200 personal interviews with ship's officers, crewmen and company officials.

The eighth crewmember has died as a result of the accident onboard the S/S Norway on May 25, 2003. Forty-four year old chef, Rolando Tejero, had been in intensive care since the accident. He had worked for NCL for 20 years onboard various ships including Norwegian Majesty, Norwegian Dream, Star Odyssey, Norwegian Crown, Starward, Southward, Skyward and the S/S Norway. Rolando Tejero was from Manila, Philippines. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Rolando’s family. Last week, the other five crewmembers who remained hospitalized were released. They are resting comfortably with family in Miami or at local hotels where they are receiving outpatient care.