- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Holland America Line’s ms Noordam Comes to the Rescue of 40 Sightseers and a Park Ranger in Glacier Bay, Alaska https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59289?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59289?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59289?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Holland America Line’s ms Noordam Comes to the Rescue of 40 Sightseers and a Park Ranger in Glacier Bay, Alaska&body=ESG News from Carnival Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/59289?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Social Impact & Volunteering](/CSR-News/social-impact-volunteering) # Holland America Line’s ms Noordam Comes to the Rescue of 40 Sightseers and a Park Ranger in Glacier Bay, Alaska Jun 16, 2015 11:35 AM ET Campaign: [Philanthropy & Community- Carnival Corporation Giving Back to the Community](/news/campaign/philanthropy-community-carnival-corporation-giving-back-community) SEATTLE, June 16, 2015 /3BL Media/ — While in the vicinity of Jaw Point at Glacier Bay, Alaska, Holland America Line’s *ms Noordam* assisted 41 persons on a disabled sightseeing boat Wednesday, June 10. *Noordam*responded to a call for aid at approximately 12:35 p.m. local time to assist the 79-foot sightseeing vessel*Baranof Wind*, which was experiencing mechanical troubles near Johns Hopkins Glacier. The ship lowered a tender, which collected 40 tourists and one Glacier Bay National Park ranger and returned to *Noordam*. “We are proud of the proficient response Captain van Donselaar and his team executed in assisting the passengers of *Baranof Wind*,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “Our crewmembers are highly trained to respond when needed and we were fortunate to have been nearby to provide support.” Following lunch onboard *Noordam*, the sightseers were brought to Bartlett Cove, where the *Baranof Wind*excursion originated, at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time. *Noordam* then sailed for its next port of call, Ketchikan, Alaska, where it arrived on Thursday, June 11. *Noordam* was in the middle of a seven-day Alaska cruise that sailed roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 6. **Editor’s note**: Images by available at : For more information about Holland America Line, contact a travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL [(1-877-724-5425](tel:/%281-877-724-5425)) or visit [hollandamerica.com](http://www.hollandamerica.com/ "http://www.hollandamerica.com/"). — # # # — Find Holland America Line on [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/HALcruises "http://www.twitter.com/HALcruises"), [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holland-America-Line/42926793405 "http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holland-America-Line/42926793405") and the [Holland America Blog](http://www.hollandamericablog.com/ "http://www.hollandamericablog.com/"). Access all social media outlets via the [Online Communities](http://www.hollandamerica.com/pageByName/Simple.action?requestPage=community "http://www.hollandamerica.com/pageByName/Simple.action?requestPage=community") quick link on the home page at [hollandamerica.com](http://www.hollandamerica.com/ "http://www.hollandamerica.com/"). **About Holland America Line \[a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)\]** Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, *ms Koningsdam*, on order for delivery in April 2016 from Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery in November 2018. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes — Explorations Café powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all-new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner’s Dream Beds. 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