The most recent report focuses on the crew’s "lack of familiarity with the engine room," since they were unable to locate and put down the fire, as well on the captain's decision to "ventilate" the compartment where the fire began before it was fully extinguished.
Another Carnival ship, the Triumph, had a fire incident a couple of months ago and once again, the kitchens, toilets, air conditioners and elevators stopped working. With the help of their smartphones, passengers managed to generate a media storm by sending out real-time photos, videos and tweets chronicling the conditions.
