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Taking a cruise is a great way to relax, but every so often, cruise ship safety hits the news. Stories of people going overboard are rare, but tend to get attention when they do happen. On top of that, fires, outbreaks of nasty diseases and even piracy have been known...
Getting injured on a cruise is relatively uncommon, but it does happen. Cruise lines are usually highly reluctant to take responsibility for passenger injuries. Lawsuits are often the only way to get a cruise line to do what is right. If you are injured on a cruise, it is important...
Nearly 60 percent of sexual assault victims never report the incident to the authorities, according to annual statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (http://www.rainn.org/statistics). Every two minutes a person succumbs to this form of victimization on land and sexual assault on cruise ships is no exception....
A fire is a scary danger. A fire aboard a cruise ship is even scarier. The recent fire aboard the cruise ship Hurtigruten’s MS Nordlys reminds everyone that no one is immune to the potential danger of fire. However, with proper precautions and safety measures the danger can be greatly...
A dream vacation can be wrecked very quickly. One of the common causes of this is an injury, or even a death. Although modern cruise ships are very safe, accidents do happen. For example, both passengers and crew members have been known to disappear, with the most likely cause of...
This Blog Post updated March 23, 2020 Scared to take a cruise or go on a cruise sponsored excursion? You're not the only one! Cruise ships are the image of luxury. When these monumental vessels rest in the water, they become symbols of effortless travel and festive activities. What many...
Taking a cruise is supposed to be a fun and relaxing way to vacation. You can find great deals and go with friends or family. These cruises can take you on trips all around the world. Cruises that originate in the U.S. alone accommodate more than 5 million people every...
Cruise ships offer a number of great opportunities for vacation fun. Passengers can sail the world with their closest friends and family members, and visit an array of exotic locales that they would normally not have the opportunity to see. With fun comes safety, however, and by following some basic...
A tender is a small water vessel that transports passengers from a larger boat, such as a cruise ship for example, to shore when the boat is unable to get all the way into port. Though usually this goes safely, accidents are possible during this process. Speaking specifically of cruise...
A boat gangway accident can be financially and physically devastating. If you’ve been injured in a boat gangway accident, you should know that the ship owner’s legal responsibility for a crew extends to the dockside and gangway. Many serious injuries can occur on a gangway including slip and fall accidents...