# Norwegian Star > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Norwegian_Star > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Norwegian_Star.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Star > Source revision: 1333391809 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|2001 Norwegian cruise ship}} {{For|the ship that sailed as ''Norwegian Star'' from 1996 to 2001|MS Albatros{{!}}MS ''Albatross''}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}} {{Infobox ship |infobox_caption = ''Norwegian Star'' |display_title = ital |section1={{Infobox ship/image |image = NORWEGIAN STAR (49908557122).jpg |image_caption = ''Norwegian Star'' near [Hook of Holland](/source/Hook_of_Holland), 2020 }} |section2={{Infobox ship/career |hide_header = |name = *''SuperStar Libra'' (Construction Only) *''Norwegian Star'' (2001–present) |owner = [Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings](/source/Norwegian_Cruise_Line_Holdings) |operator = [Norwegian Cruise Line](/source/Norwegian_Cruise_Line) |registry = [Nassau](/source/Nassau%2C_Bahamas), {{flag|Bahamas}} |country = [Bahamas](/source/Bahamas) |flag = {{shipboxflag|Bahamas|civil}} |ordered = |builder = [Meyer Werft](/source/Meyer_Werft), [Papenburg, Germany](/source/Papenburg) |original_cost = [US$](/source/United_States_dollar)400 million |yard_number = 648{{Cite press release |title=25 years of ship construction in Papenburg |date=4 May 2011 |publisher=[Meyer Werft](/source/Meyer_Werft) |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=3&subs=0&did=1877 |access-date=29 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129135026/http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e |archive-date=29 November 2011 }} |identification = *[Call sign](/source/Maritime_call_sign): C6FR3 *{{IMO Number|9195157}} *{{MMSI|311082000}} |way_number = |laid_down = 23 June 2000 |launched = 30 September 2001 |completed = |christened = 17 November 2001 |sponsor = [Angela Perez Baraquio](/source/Angela_Perez_Baraquio){{Cite web |date=9 December 2001 |title=Norwegian Star's first Kaua'i visit is Wednesday |url=https://www.thegardenisland.com/2001/12/09/business/norwegian-stars-first-kauai-visit-is-wednesday/ |url-access=registration |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=[The Garden Island](/source/The_Garden_Island)}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gentinghk.com/media/3080/Ar0107.pdf|title=Historic dual Christening ceremony in Miami|website=gentinghk.com|access-date=30 March 2023}} |acquired = |maiden_voyage = 19 November 2001 |in_service = 19 November 2001 |out_of_service = |fate = |status = In service |notes = }} |section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics |hide_header = |header_caption = |class = ''Dawn''-class [cruise ship](/source/cruise_ship) |tonnage = *{{GT|91,740}}{{cite ship register |register=DNV |id=21560 |shipname=Norwegian Star |access-date=11 May 2013 }} *{{NetT|61,087}} *{{DWT|7,500}} |displacement = |length = {{convert|294.13|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |beam = {{convert|32.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} |height = 59.5 m (195.2 ft |draft = {{convert|8.2|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |depth = |decks = 15 |deck_clearance = |ramps = |ice_class = |power = *{{Nowrap|4 × [MAN B&W](/source/MAN_Diesel) 14V48/60}} *{{Nowrap|(4 × 14,700 kW)}} |propulsion = *[Diesel-electric](/source/diesel-electric_transmission) *{{Nowrap|Two [ABB](/source/ABB_Group) [Azipod](/source/Azipod) units (2 × 19,500 kW)}} *{{Nowrap|Three [bow thruster](/source/bow_thruster)s (3 × 2,390 kW)}} |speed = {{Convert|24.6|kn|1}} |capacity = 2,348 passengers |crew = 1,031 |notes = }} }} '''''Norwegian Star''''' is a ''Dawn''-class [cruise ship](/source/cruise_ship) operated by [Norwegian Cruise Line](/source/Norwegian_Cruise_Line) (NCL). Ordered by and intended for [Star Cruises](/source/Star_Cruises), it was originally named ''SuperStar Libra'' before being transferred to NCL. ''Norwegian Star'' is a [Panamax](/source/Panamax) cruise ship; its {{Convert|294|m|ft|sp=us|adj=mid|-length|0}} and {{Convert|32.2|m|ft|sp=us|adj=mid|-[beam](/source/beam_(nautical))|1}} nears the limit for ships transiting the Panama Canal through the original set of locks. ''[Norwegian Dawn](/source/Norwegian_Dawn)'' is in the same class. ''Norwegian Star'' was built by the [Meyer Werft](/source/Meyer_Werft) shipyard in [Papenburg](/source/Papenburg), [Germany](/source/Germany). Construction began on ''Norwegian Star'' in 2000 and was completed in mid-2001, with the ship put into service later that year. Originally circumnavigating the [Hawaiian Islands](/source/Hawaiian_Islands) since its introduction, ''Norwegian Star'' was moved to the Pacific Coast of North America in 2004. == Design == ''Norwegian Star''{{'s}} [gross tonnage](/source/gross_tonnage) (GT) is 91,740. She is {{Convert|294|m|ft|sp=us|0}} long, with a [beam](/source/beam_(nautical)) of {{Convert|32.2|m|ft|sp=us|1}} and a [draft](/source/draft_(hull)) of {{Convert|8.2|m|ft|sp=us|0}}.{{Cite press release |title=New Luxury Cruise Liner from Papenburg |date=31 October 2001 |publisher=Meyer Werft |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/medien/presseticker/pressemitteilung_detail_4092.jsp |access-date=18 November 2012}} ''Norwegian Star'' is a [Panamax](/source/Panamax) ship and was designed at the maximum size that could be accommodated by the [lock](/source/lock_(water_transport))s of the Panama Canal at the time. Four {{Convert|14700|kW|hp|adj=on|lk=on|-2}} [MAN B&W](/source/MAN_Diesel) [diesel generating sets](/source/diesel_engine) power the ship, which can run on either [diesel fuel](/source/diesel_fuel) or [heavy fuel oil](/source/fuel_oil).{{sfn|Miller|2002|p=37}} Propulsion is provided by two {{Convert|19500|kW|hp|adj=on|-2}} [Azipod](/source/Azipod)s built by the [ABB Group](/source/ABB_Group), and a set of three {{Convert|2390|kW|hp|adj=on}} [bow thruster](/source/bow_thruster)s.{{Cite web |title=Azipod Reference List |date=10 September 2008 |publisher=[ABB Group](/source/ABB_Group) |url=http://www05.abb.com/global/scot/scot293.nsf/veritydisplay/42bbf3c6fd04655ec12574d40021f364/$file/azipod%20referencs%202008.pdf |access-date=19 July 2012}}{{Cite web |title=M/S Norwegian Star |work=Fact Sheet |publisher=Norwegian Cruise Line |url=http://swansongrp.com/star_1203/images/star_facts.pdf |access-date=19 July 2013}} ''Norwegian Star'' is equipped with a pair of [stabilizer](/source/stabilizer_(ship))s with an area of {{Convert|8|m2|ft2|sp=us|0}} each. === Amenities === thumb|left|Atrium on ''Norwegian Star'' prior to 2018 refurbishment ''Norwegian Star'' has a maximum capacity—assuming double occupancy—of 2,348 passengers. Of ''Norwegian Star''{{'}}s 1,176 cabins, 70 percent had views of the ocean.{{sfn|Miller|2002|p=39}} Unusual, for a cruise ship, are its twin {{Convert|220|m2|ft2|adj=on|sp=us|-1}}, three-bedroom, suites situated atop the ship complete with private garden and [sundeck](/source/sundeck).{{sfn|Miller|2002|p=39}} When built, ''Norwegian Star'' was also one of the few cruise ships built without a casino, something that was prohibited by Hawaiian law; a {{convert|10000|ft2|m2|disp=flip|sp=us|adj=on|-2}} casino was added in 2005 when she was repositioned.{{sfn|Miller|2002|p=39}}{{sfn|Schwartzman|2005|p=17}} Because the ship was ordered by Star Cruises and to be based out of [Singapore](/source/Singapore), the decor and layout of ''Norwegian Star'' was meant to appeal to Asian and Australian passenger rather than Americans where she was ultimately based.{{sfn|Miller|2002|p=38}} The ''Norwegian Star'' has ten different dining areas.{{sfn|Miller|2002|pp=35, 37}} == History == thumb|left|A model of the ''Norwegian Star'' as built by NCL ''Norwegian Star'' was originally intended to operate with [Star Cruises](/source/Star_Cruises) under the name ''SuperStar Libra''. The plans for ''SuperStar Libra'' were unveiled on 7 June 1999, with the vessel costing [US$](/source/United_States_dollar)400 million.{{Cite press release |title=Star Cruises Releases SuperStar Libra Plans in Australia |date=7 June 1999 |publisher=Star Cruises |url=http://www.starcruises.com/media/52972/990607.pdf |access-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042003/http://www.starcruises.com/media/52972/990607.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 }} She was to be the first of two ''Libra''-class vessels constructed by the German shipyard [Meyer Werft](/source/Meyer_Werft).{{Cite journal |last=Schwartzman |first=M. T. |title=2001 New Ship Preview |journal=Cruise Travel |date=January–February 2001 |volume=22 |issue=4 |page=18}} The first of 60 [prefabricated](/source/prefabrication) "blocks" of ''SuperStar Libra'' was laid on 23 June 2000.{{Cite press release |title=Start of Construction of New Luxury Liner |date=23 June 2000 |publisher=Meyer Werft |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/medien/presseticker/pressemitteilung_detail_4066.jsp |access-date=18 November 2012}} When the [Norwegian Cruise Line](/source/Norwegian_Cruise_Line) (NCL) was bought by Star Cruises, ''SuperStar Libra'' and the second ''Libra''-class cruise ship, ''SuperStar Scorpio'', were transferred to NCL in March 2001.{{Cite press release |title=Star Cruises Announces Fleet Deployment Plans for SuperStar Libra and SuperStar Aries |date=9 March 2001 |publisher=Star Cruises |url=http://www.starcruises.com/media/53235/010309.pdf |access-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044231/http://www.starcruises.com/media/53235/010309.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 }} Under NCL, ''SuperStar Libra'' was renamed ''Norwegian Star'' and ''SuperStar Scorpio'' became ''[Norwegian Dawn](/source/Norwegian_Dawn)''; subsequently ''Libra'' class became referred to as ''Dawn'' class.{{Cite web |title=Fleet Overview |url=http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ships |publisher=Norwegian Cruise Line |access-date=25 June 2012}} On 30 September 2001, ''Norwegian Star'' was [floated-out](/source/float-out) from the shipyard's building dock to its [fitting-out](/source/fitting-out) pier.{{Cite press release |title=River Ems Passage of Norwegian Star |date=19 September 2001 |publisher=Meyer Werft |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/medien/presseticker/pressemitteilung_detail_4090.jsp |access-date=18 November 2012}} Two days later, she departed Papenburg and transited the [Ems](/source/Ems_(river)). The vessel was christened on 17 November 2001 at the [Miami](/source/Miami), [Florida](/source/Florida) in a dual ceremony with another NCL ship, ''[Norwegian Sun](/source/Norwegian_Sun)''. Originally, the ship was built in the smaller building hall ("Baudock 1), but transferred in the new, bigger hall ("Baudock 2") in June 2001.[https://web.archive.org/web/20050107235556/http://www.meyerwerft.de/news_press_detail.asp?what=news&pid=49 Transfer eines Luxusliners], 15 June 2001, retrieved 12 May 2024 (German) ''Norwegian Star'' entered regular service on 16 December with cruises around the [Hawaiian Islands](/source/Hawaiian_Islands).{{Cite journal |title=NCL's Hawaii Option |date=November–December 2001 |journal=Cruise Travel |volume=23 |issue=3 |page=64}} In 2004, she was moved to the [West Coast](/source/West_Coast_of_the_United_States) for cruises to [Alaska](/source/Alaska) in the summer and to the [Mexican Riviera](/source/Mexican_Riviera) in the winter. ''Norwegian Star'' gained the addition of hull art, a new steakhouse and a casino as part of the transfer. The ship was replaced in Hawaii with the newly refurbished ''[Pride of Aloha](/source/Norwegian_Sky)''.{{sfn|Schwartzman|2005|p=17}} ''Norwegian Star'' was chartered to serve as a floating hotel for the [2010 Winter Olympics](/source/2010_Winter_Olympics) in [Vancouver](/source/Vancouver), [British Columbia](/source/British_Columbia), [Canada](/source/Canada), however the deal was cancelled because of financial costs and lack of demand.{{Cite news |last=Mackin |first=Bob |title=Olympic cruise ship plan sunk |date=3 February 2010 |newspaper=[Toronto Sun](/source/Toronto_Sun) |url=http://www.torontosun.com/sports/vancouver2010/news/2010/02/03/12717211-qmi.html |access-date=25 June 2010}} The cancellation allowed NCL the extra two weeks to move up a refurbishment planned for late 2011.{{Cite news |title=NCL refurb rises from the ashes of Olympics cancellation |date=22 March 2010 |newspaper=Seatrade Insider |url=http://www.seatrade-insider.com/Refurb-Interiors/NCL-refurb-rises-from-the-ashes-of-Olympics-cancellation.html |access-date=26 July 2012 }}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''Norwegian Star'' entered drydock at the [Victoria Shipyards](/source/Victoria_Shipyards) in nearby [Victoria](/source/Victoria%2C_British_Columbia) on 16 February. The majority of the renovations consisted of the relocation of the gift shops and lounge, as well as the addition of 58 new suites and staterooms; a similar project was carried out on ''Norwegian Dawn'' a year later.{{Cite press release |title=Norwegian Dawn Receives Major Enhancements |date=23 May 2011 |publisher=Norwegian Cruise Line |url=http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_052311 |access-date=26 July 2011}} ''Norwegian Star'' left Victoria on 2 March and returned to service four days later. ''Norwegian Star'' was repositioned in October 2011 to [Tampa](/source/Tampa%2C_Florida), Florida and the western [Caribbean Sea](/source/Caribbean_Sea) instead of returning to the Mexican Riviera.{{Cite news |title=Tampa to be home port for NCL's Norwegian Star |date=23 February 2010 |newspaper=[Tampa Bay Business Journal](/source/Tampa_Bay_Business_Journal) |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2010/02/22/daily22.html |access-date=2 July 2012}} In summer 2012, she was moved from Alaska to New York City. ''Norwegian Star'' replaced ''[Norwegian Gem](/source/Norwegian_Gem)'' in cruises to [Bermuda](/source/Bermuda) from April to October. In return for coming to New York, the slightly larger ''[Norwegian Jewel](/source/Norwegian_Jewel)'' replaced ''Norwegian Star'' in Alaska.{{cite news |url=http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/12/norwegian-cruise-line-jewel-alaska-vancouver-seattle-pearl/134121/1 |newspaper=USA Today |title=Norwegian Cruise Line to send new ship to Alaska in 2012 |first=Gene |last=Sloan |date=8 December 2010 |access-date=25 May 2012}} She wintered in [New Orleans](/source/New_Orleans), [Louisiana](/source/Louisiana) where she replaced ''[Norwegian Spirit](/source/Norwegian_Spirit)''.{{cite news |last=Waller |first=Mark |title=2 cruise ships arrive 6-month turns in New Orleans |date=26 November 2012 |newspaper=[The Times-Picayune](/source/The_Times-Picayune) |location=New Orleans |url=http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2012/11/two_cruise_ships_arrive_for_si.html |access-date=11 December 2012}} Starting 2013, ''Norwegian Star'' alternates between northern Europe and the [Baltic Sea](/source/Baltic_Sea) in the summer, and the [Mexican Riviera](/source/Mexican_Riviera) and Panama Canal cruises in winter.{{Cite web |year=2013 |title=Norwegians Go Places: Freestyle Cruising 2013–2015 |publisher=Norwegian Cruise Line |url=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ncl/fleet_brochure_13-15 |access-date=31 October 2013 |pages=52, 72–73}} In March 2015, the ship was brought to [Vigor Industrial](/source/Vigor_Industrial)'s dry dock in [Portland, Oregon](/source/Portland%2C_Oregon) for maintenance, including repairs to the Azipod units.{{Cite journal |title=Open for Business: Vigor to welcome Norwegian Star; cruise ship repair returns to Portland |date=February 2015 |journal=Marine Log |volume=120 |issue=2 |page=20 |url=http://vigorindustrial.com/doc/Marine_Log_Cruise_Ship_Repair_article.pdf |access-date=4 March 2015 |issn=0897-0491}}{{Cite news |last=Zacchino |first=Mike |title=Massive cruise ship Norwegian Star arrives at Vigor Industrial for repairs |date=3 March 2015 |newspaper=[The Oregonian](/source/The_Oregonian) |location=Portland |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/03/massive_cruise_ship_norwegian.html |access-date=4 March 2015}} During the refit, maintenance was performed on its bow thrusters and stabilizers, as well as the Azipod units, ballast and [bilge](/source/bilge) piping were replaced, a low-resistance [silicone](/source/silicone) paint aimed at increasing fuel efficiency was applied to the hull, and the release mechanisms for the [lifeboat tenders](/source/ship's_tender) were upgraded. The ''Norwegian Star''{{'s}} dining and entertainment spaces were also renovated and digital signage, first introduced on the ''[Norwegian Breakaway](/source/Norwegian_Breakaway)'', was installed.{{Cite press release |title=Norwegian Star Shines with New Dining, Entertainment Venues as Ship Readies for Europe Season |date=24 March 2015 |publisher=Norwegian Cruise Line |url=http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_032415 |access-date=7 April 2015}} Norwegian Star underwent a refurbishment in summer 2018 during which it received the Sky High Bar (which replaced the Bier Garten), the Bliss Ultra Lounge (replaced Spinnaker Lounge, which moved to the former Observation Lounge) and the adults-only Spice H2O.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} Additionally, all cabins and suites were outfitted with USB charging ports.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} The Norwegian Star was refurbished again in 2021. The Spinnaker Lounge was replaced with additional cabins.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} In 2024, it received Starlink high-speed internet.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} {{Panorama | height = 230px | image = File:Norwegian Star pool side oct 2006.jpg | caption = Panorama of ''Norwegian Star'' pool deck, 2006 }} == Accidents and incidents == === Azipod problems === [[File:Norwegian Star Kauai 2002.jpg|thumb|''Norwegian Star'' docked in [Kauai](/source/Kauai) in 2002 before application of hull art]] Damage to the forward thrust bearing in ''Norwegian Star''{{'}}s Azipod system in April 2004 caused the suspension of trips to [Fanning Island](/source/Fanning_Island), [Kiribati](/source/Kiribati).{{Cite news |title=Norwegian Star stops trips to Fanning Island |date=8 April 2012 |newspaper=[Pacific Business News](/source/Pacific_Business_News) |location=[Honolulu](/source/Honolulu) |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2004/04/05/daily63.html?jst=b_ln_hl |access-date=2 July 2012}} Because of the damage, the ship was restricted to {{Convert|18|kn|0}} instead of the {{Convert|25|kn|adj=mid|0|-speed}} needed to make the journey around Hawaii and to Kiribati in the week allotted for the cruise. The stopovers in Kiribati were required under the [Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886](/source/Passenger_Vessel_Services_Act_of_1886) whereby non-U.S. flagged ships are prohibited from departing and returning to a U.S. port without first calling at a foreign port. The penalties associated with skipping a foreign port were waived for NCL on account of the damage. A revised itinerary with stops in [Kailua](/source/Kailua%2C_Hawaii_County%2C_Hawaii) and [Lahaina](/source/Lahaina%2C_Hawaii) was substituted until the end of April, and the [repositioning cruise](/source/repositioning_cruise) to Vancouver was cancelled to allow ''Norwegian Star'' to go into [drydock](/source/drydock) early. Additional problems with the Azipods forced NCL take the ''Norwegian Star'' out-of-service for two weeks in April 2015, and cancel its repositioning cruise through the Panama Canal.{{Cite web |last=Chrusciel |first=Brittany |title=Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Panama Canal Cruise Due to Ship Propulsion Issue |date=7 April 2015 |publisher=[Cruise Critic](/source/Cruise_Critic) |url=http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6287 |access-date=7 April 2015}} In December 2016, problems with one of the Azipods delayed ''Norwegian Star''{{'s}} departure from [Singapore](/source/Singapore) and forced the curtailing of additional itineraries.{{Cite web |last=Coulter |first=Adam |url=http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7410 |title=Norwegian Star Delays Asia Cruise, Alters Itineraries Due to Propulsion Problems |date=13 December 2016 |publisher=Cruise Criticews.com |access-date=3 January 2017}} Azipod failures occurred again in January 2017 between Singapore and Bali, leading to further itinerary changes and then in February 2017, when the ship's Azipods failed off the coast of [Victoria](/source/Victoria_(Australia)), [Australia](/source/Australia) requiring it to be towed to [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne).{{Cite web |last=Irving |first=Kara |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/norwegian-star-cruise-ship-loses-power-near-melbourne/news-story/681818cf1be2d1bcaaf815272e6f1263 |title=Norwegian Star cruise ship loses power near Melbourne |date=10 February 2017 |newspaper=[Herald Sun](/source/Herald_Sun) |location=[Melbourne](/source/Melbourne) |access-date=10 February 2017}} === New York City docking incidents === On 27 April 2012, ''Norwegian Star'' struck the pier where the aircraft carrier {{USS|Intrepid|CV-11|6}}, the centerpiece of the [Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum](/source/Intrepid_Sea%2C_Air_%26_Space_Museum), was docked while she attempted to dock at the nearby [New York Passenger Ship Terminal](/source/New_York_Passenger_Ship_Terminal) in [Manhattan](/source/Manhattan).{{Cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Will |last2=Neuhauser |first2=Alan |last3=Zanoni |first3=Carla |title=Cruise Ships Hits Dock Near Intrepid |date=27 April 2012 |newspaper=[The Huffington Post](/source/The_Huffington_Post) |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/27/cruise-ship_n_1460173.html |access-date=25 May 2012}} ''Intrepid'' was, at the time of incident, being prepared for the flyover of the [Shuttle Carrier Aircraft](/source/Shuttle_Carrier_Aircraft) with the [Space Shuttle ''Enterprise''](/source/Space_Shuttle_Enterprise) later that morning. No injuries were reported and the incident was blamed on high winds and low tide. While docking at the terminal in New York on 8 July, ''Norwegian Star'' generated a larger-than-normal wake from its thrusters to keep the ship positioned correctly in strong currents.{{Cite news |last=Newcomer |first=Eric P. |date=9 July 2012 |title=Ship's Wake Damages Gangway at Museum |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/09/nyregion/cruise-ship-damages-gangway-to-growler-submarine-at-intrepid-museum.html?_r=1 |access-date=9 July 2012 |page=A14}} The waves rocked the [cruise missile submarine](/source/cruise_missile_submarine) {{USS|Growler|SSG-577|6}}, an exhibit at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, damaging the gangway and causing it to fall into the water. The [United States Coast Guard](/source/United_States_Coast_Guard) stated that the maneuvering procedures were normal, noting if "One vessel created a wake. The other vessel just bobbed in the water, and that's what vessels do." ''Growler'' remained accessible to visitors when the museum opened for the day. === Bermuda mooring incident === Sudden [gale](/source/gale)-force winds struck the [Royal Naval Dockyard](/source/Royal_Naval_Dockyard%2C_Bermuda) in Bermuda, where ''Norwegian Star'' was docked, on 14 September 2012.{{Cite news |last1=Bell |first1=Jonathan |last2=Johnston-Barnes |first2=Owain |title=Cruise ship breaks moorings in gale force winds |newspaper=[The Royal Gazette](/source/The_Royal_Gazette_(Bermuda)) |date=15 September 2012 |url=http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120915/NEWS/709149913 |access-date=17 September 2012}} The winds caused ''Norwegian Star'' to break its [mooring](/source/mooring_(watercraft)) and hit the stern of [Royal Caribbean](/source/Royal_Caribbean_International)'s ''[Explorer of the Seas](/source/MS_Explorer_of_the_Seas)''.{{cite web |author=Greg |url=http://www.cruiseind.com/2012/09/15/norwegian-star-breaks-moorings-in-bermuda/ |title=Norwegian Star Breaks Moorings in Bermuda |website=CruiseInd |date=15 September 2012 }} Neither ship suffered any major damage. After the incident, ''Norwegian Star'' was held in place off of Heritage Wharf by two anchors and two [tugboat](/source/tugboat)s. === Woman overboard incident === On 18 August 2018, a British woman fell off the ''Norwegian Star'' in the [Adriatic Sea](/source/Adriatic_Sea), about 95 kilometers off Croatia's coast. She spent about 10 hours in the water before she was rescued by a Croatian rescue ship.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/norwegian-star-cruise-ship-rescue-today-woman-survives-10-hours-in-ocean-today-2018-08-20/|title=Woman rescued after falling from cruise ship and spending 10 hours in sea|date=20 August 2018|work=CBS News|access-date=20 August 2018|location=Pula, Croatia}} After examining CCTV footage investigators found that she jumped over board intentionally.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tz.de/welt/vor-kanarischen-inseln-deutscher-passagier-stuerzt-von-aida-kreuzfahrtschiff-ins-meer-suche-laeuft-zr-10134666.html|title=Deutscher Passagier stürzt von Aida-Kreuzfahrtschiff ins Meer - Suche läuft|date=2 December 2018|website=tz.de}} ==See also== * [List of cruise ships](/source/List_of_cruise_ships) == References == {{Reflist|2}} == Sources == * {{Cite journal |last=Miller |first=Laurence |date=July–August 2002 |title=Norwegian Star: Innovative Vessel Custom-Designed for 'Freestyle Cruising{{'-}} |journal=Cruise Travel |pages=34–39 |volume=24 |issue=1}} * {{Cite journal |last=Schwartzman |first=M. T. |title=Refit/Refurb/Rebuild |date=July–August 2005 |journal=Cruise Travel |pages=16–18 |volume=27 |issue=1 }} == External links == {{commons category|Norwegian Star (ship, 2001)|Norwegian Star}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20071029092214/http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=1&subs=0&did=711 ''Norwegian Star''] (Meyer Werft) * [https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/star ''Norwegian Star''] (NCL) * [https://oldthing.de/Schiffe-Meyer-Werft-Norvegian-Star-Jann-Berghaus-Bruecke-Leer-Kat-Schiffe-0024387064 Norwegian Star passing the] {{interlanguage link|Jann-Berghaus-Brücke|de}} * [https://www.noz.de/lokales/papenburg/artikel/meyer-werft-papenburg-was-seine-soehne-ueber-bernard-meyer-sagen-44791726 Picture of the ship leaving the building hall] {{Norwegian Cruise Line}} {{Ships built at Meyer Werft}} Category:2001 ships Category:Panamax cruise ships Category:Ships built in Papenburg Category:Ships of Norwegian Cruise Line --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Norwegian Star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Star) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Star?action=history)). 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