Seasick MSC Cruise Passenger, 23, Fell Overboard and Vanished: Report

Table Of Content

• Onboard the Waiting Ships
• Ship Design and Structural Integrity: Evaluating the Carnival Sunshine’s Resilience
• Rebel Wilson claims a royal family member once invited her to a drug-fueled orgy
• A crew member went overboard off an AIDA Cruises ship but couldn't be found during a search
• Princess Cruises ship that crashed into San Francisco pier cleared for departure

One person was transported to a local hospital in serious condition, and another person was found deceased in the water at the accident scene. The ship, traveling under its own power, is currently sailing to Bremerhaven, Germany, for disembarkation, HX said in an updated statement Friday. The rogue wave shattered windows on the ship's bridge, which caused water to enter the vessel and resulted in a power outage, Reuters reported.

Onboard the Waiting Ships

The women – Natalia and Ashley – set sail from Tampa on the Fantasy class vessel on Sunday, September 10, 2023, on what was to have been a roundtrip cruise to Mexico. Pete Peterson, owner of Storybook Cruises, which is affiliated with Cruise Planners, said cruise ships keep a close eye on weather developments and will adjust their itinerary depending on the severity of the storm. The ship’s medical staff did help a “small number” of guests and crew members who needed minor assistance following the storm.

Ship Design and Structural Integrity: Evaluating the Carnival Sunshine’s Resilience

Jim Walker graduated from law school in 1983 and has been handling maritime law cases for the past thirty-five years. He handles a wide variety of cases from serious injuries to the highest profile sexual assault and cruise crime cases. We were first notified on the day of the accident by a guest on the Allure of the Seas who stated that Mr. Rucker’s body was brought aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship shortly before the ship left Roatan.

Rebel Wilson claims a royal family member once invited her to a drug-fueled orgy

The ship sailed into the remnants of Hurricane Hermine seven months later, causing additional problems. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. The ship’s crew members were forced to evacuate their flooded quarters, according to a video shared on Twitter that shows the area in disarray. As of 10 a.m., the port remains closed, and cruise travelers are being advised to wait before heading to the terminals.

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When searching his cabin (sometime after the break-in), the ship’s security uncovered syringes with morphine, Dilaudid (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride) and Percocet (Endocet) tablets. (Cuban refugees boat)  On May 7, 2014, while on a 7-day cruise to Mexico from homeport NOLA New Orleans (departure May 4), the ship received a distress call. The itinerary course was altered and Carnival Dream stopped between Grand Cayman and Jamaica in order to help a boat with 34 men and 5 women in it.

Sigmund Ropich was vacationing with pals before the teenager went overboard from a Royal Caribbean ship

These assessments should be carried out by independent third-party organizations to ensure objectivity and adherence to industry best practices. Furthermore, fostering open communication channels is vital for a strong safety culture. Employees should feel comfortable reporting safety concerns or near-miss incidents without fear of retribution.

Cruise ship with 206 passengers stuck in Greenland’s Arctic - Al Jazeera English

Cruise ship with 206 passengers stuck in Greenland’s Arctic.

Posted: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

Sailing around the storm can take longer than the original route and disrupt the company’s cruise schedule, leading to delays or cancellations. The cruise line may have to reimburse passengers or provide them with future credits because of the inconvenience. Throughout the storm, Branham wondered why there weren’t more announcements from Carnival staff.

Cruise ship still docked in San Francisco after hitting pier - ABC News

Cruise ship still docked in San Francisco after hitting pier.

Posted: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

On September 17, 2016, a 71-year-old female passenger (suffering from severe respiratory arrest) was medevaced by USCG. The ship was near Southwest Pass (Mississippi River, Louisiana), returning to homeport NOLA New Orleans from 7-day Western Caribbean cruise (itinerary Sept 11-18) to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel Mexico. On January 6, 2020, while en-route from Texas to Mexico, due to a medical emergency the liner had to return back to homeport (Galveston TX) to offload a passenger.

A Norwegian cruise ship lost the ability to navigate after a rogue wave crashed into it Thursday, the cruise company HX said. Thursday morning, leaving the ship visibly damaged and as well as damaging the pier. No one was injured in the incident and the cause of the collision was not determined as of Friday morning. SAN FRANCISCO -- A Princess Cruises ship that was damaged after crashing into the pier while docking in San Francisco Thursday is not expected to leave until Sunday, passengers said.

In 2023, at least 10 people fell off a major cruise line ship, turning dream vacations into disaster situations — and only two survived the fall into the ocean. “I noticed we were spinning pretty quick, to be that close to the dock, and I was mid-ship, portside, looked out the window and we smacked into the dock,” Sacramento resident and passenger Paul Zasso told ABC7 News. On August 27, 2019, due to a propulsion issue affecting its max cruising speed, the liner canceled the scheduled call at Progreso (Mexico). The call port was replaced with a sea day as the ship was en-route from Mexico back to the USA. Later, another Jayhawk helicopter returned and successfully completed the medevac. According to a report from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), there were 212 overboard incidents from 2009 to 2019, and only 48 — or 28.2% — of those who fell overboard were successfully rescued.

The captain was expecting rougher weather that evening, but there was nothing to worry about. Most of the injuries were minor, but five people were more badly hurt and required treatment in the vessel’s onboard medical facilities. The ship was wrapping up a two-week, round-trip cruise from Portsmouth, England, to the Canary Islands that departed on Oct. 24, according to CruiseMapper. Passengers on Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure cruise ship were injured after getting caught in a storm over the weekend.

The ship was originally scheduled to depart Thursday afternoon before the crash left a gash in its hull and prompted the lengthy delay. A spokesperson for MSC Cruises said, "We are deeply saddened by this news, and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time," per The Telegraph. "She said there had been an accident and Liam 'wasn't coming back.' She then said she had seen CCTV and he'd gone overboard." MSC confirmed a passenger went missing during the cruise, prompting an investigation by Hampshire Constabulary upon the ship's return to the UK, per The Telegraph. The social work student from Scotland was last seen on board by his sister on March 16, shortly after texting his wife, Sophia Mcphee, about feeling seasick, reports said. A Princess Cruises ship carrying nearly 4,500 people smashed into a San Francisco pier Thursday while the crew was attempting to dock.

It is essential to assess how human factors and safety procedures come into play during such incidents. The design and structural integrity of a cruise ship play a crucial role in determining its ability to withstand the forces of a storm. Cruise lines invest heavily in ensuring their vessels are built to withstand adverse weather conditions.

Passenger education and awareness are also crucial in promoting a culture of safety on board cruise ships. Informing passengers about safety measures, emergency procedures, and the importance of following instructions can help reduce panic and improve overall response during a crisis. By investing in advanced technology and collaborating with meteorological agencies, cruise lines can better anticipate and navigate through adverse weather conditions. Additionally, developing onboard systems that provide real-time weather updates to both crew and passengers can greatly enhance situational awareness.

None of the 266 passengers or 131 crew members were seriously injured, HX said. The MS Maud lost power after the wave hit as the ship was sailing toward Tilbury, England, from Florø, Norway, HX, a unit of Norway’s Hurtigruten Group, said in a statement. "I just hope it's safe because of what happened this morning, I'm sure they wouldn't let everybody get on the boat unless it was safe," said Debbie McIntosh. "I just happened to see it on the news from my hotel room, I was waiting to check out," said Ann Portillo from Scottsdale, Arizona. "I'm sure they know what's best, I have been on many cruises and I don't see this as being a huge issue, it didn't look that bad."