Late yesterday afternoon a Norweigen cruise ship in the port of Miami experienced an explosion and fire. The incident apparently occurred in the Engine Room of the SS Norway as it was docked in the Miami port and was immediately termed as accidental. First reports on the 11 Pm news indicated that the explosion left 4 crew members dead and 16 injured. There were no reported injuries to the passengers.
Investigators from the NTSB, FBI and other Federal agencies flocked to the scene to begin the investigation.
The incident left the Tampa Bay area Emergency Services publicly stating that they doubted they were prepared to handle such an emergency. Tampa Fire and Rescue has an aging fleet of fire boats that include a WW II vintage amphibious vehicle and a newer boat that apparently stays out of service for repairs 20% of the time.
Investigators from the NTSB, FBI and other Federal agencies flocked to the scene to begin the investigation.
The incident left the Tampa Bay area Emergency Services publicly stating that they doubted they were prepared to handle such an emergency. Tampa Fire and Rescue has an aging fleet of fire boats that include a WW II vintage amphibious vehicle and a newer boat that apparently stays out of service for repairs 20% of the time.
Comment