Ryndam Engine Failure
Cruise Ship Stranded Off Tampa Bay
December 08, 2006
Event Date: December 08, 2006
Bruise: Engine Failure
Bruise Location: Tampa Fl
Details:
The U.S. Coast Guard says Holland America's MS Ryndam cruise ship remains stuck in Tampa Bay due to electrical problems.
Cruiseline: Holland America Line
Ship: MS Ryndam
Built: 1994
Refurbished: 2004
Registry: Netherlands
Size: 55,819 Gross Tons
Length: 720 feet
Passengers: 1,258
Crew: 602
The Ryndam left the Port of Tampa around 7:00 p.m. and reported engine problems an hour later. The vessel was running on emergency generators in the darkened bay.
The ship anchored between the Port and the Skyway Bridge.
The Coast Guard says 12 of 20 pistons are working. When all pistons are on-line, inspectors will board the ship and see if is able to head into open waters.
The Coast Guard has not said when they think the Ryndam will be on its way. Until then, the vessel and passengers are stranded in Tampa Bay.
Passengers were ordered to stay in their cabins for the night.
The Holland America websites has a notice on the main page that their site is going down for mainteance, leaving concerned relatives and friends also in the dark.
"This website will be unavailable on Saturday, December 9, 2006 from 5:30 PM until Sunday, December 10, 2006 12:30 AM PDT due to system maintenance."
