Carried in both the Orange County Register and the Associated Press (as well as other media outlets)...read the full story here... This is a sensational and sad story, and fortunately one not generally associated with cruise vacations. However, the reality is that incidents can and do occur on cruise ships...
Category: Cruise Ship Safety
2 passengers go overboard on Carnival Cruise – and what it means for you
The headline is certainly dramatic: Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia - read the full story here at ABC News "The couple -- a 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman -- was reported missing this morning after...
3 common cruise ship injury questions
COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR CRUISE SHIP INJURY Had an accident or injury onboard a cruise ship? Victims of cruise ship injuries are completely blindsided. They are on vacation in beautiful surroundings; it is the time that you would least expect to sustain an injury. And then: disaster. A painful accident. ...
What are common cruise ship injuries?
Common cruise ship injuries Amid all the sun, the fun, and good times, it can be difficult to realize an essential truth: a luxury cruise ship can be a dangerous place. An accident at sea can turn a relaxing vacation into a disaster that leaves you injured and in pain...
Is safety a top priority for cruise lines?
A recent article from Cruise Industry News in their Spring 2013 editorial called Safety First offers some interesting insight into the safety concerns of large cruise ships. Most importantly - are cruise lines sacrificing safety and proper maintenance of their ships for larger, entertainment focused boats and higher revenue...
How to stay safe on your next cruise vacation
It's a simple fact and one that we see quite often. People do become sick or do suffer injuries while on a cruise. The reality is that it happens frequently, though serious accidents and death are relatively uncommon. What is more common are accidents including slips, trips, falls and other...
Carnival Cruise Line issues statement regarding generator failure on Carnival Dream
Enclosed is a statement regarding the generator failure issues with the Carnival Dream. The Dream experienced the issue while in port in St. Maarten. See statement below or read at Carnival-News.com: The Carnival Dream has a technical issue with the ship’s backup emergency diesel generator which our engineering team...
Injured on a cruise ship – do I have a case?
Were you injured on a cruise ship - Do You Have A Case? Often, injured passengers are uncertain about their rights. They're confused, frustrated and unsure of how they might proceed with filing a claim. Do they grounds for a claim? Who do they speak with? What's the first step?...
Carnival cruise ship stuck at port with generator problem, propulsion failure
Problems continue to mount for Carnival Cruise Lines - today, the Carnvial Dream was stuck in port in St. Maarten in the Caribbean with engine trouble. According to Reuters report carried in Maritime Executive magazine's online edition, A Carnival Cruise Lines ship was stuck at port in St. Maarten...
What to do if you are injured on a cruise ship
Injured on a cruise? - Follow these steps If you've been injured on a cruise ship, there are certain actions you'll want to take. Your goal should be both to protect yourself and your health immediately following the accident. You also want to protect your rights and your ability to...