Recent news coverage of sexual abuse complaints and other criminal activity does not shine a glowing light on the cruise industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a report under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) highlighting "alleged criminal activity" from July 1 - September 30, 2019. You...
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Sexual Assault on Carnival Conquest Cruise Ship Leads to Abuser Pleading Guilty
Sexual Abuse on Carnival Cruise Ship, Lawyers Needed Joshua I. Morrison, 21, of Kenova, WV pleaded guilty Monday (July 16, 2018) to sexual abuse of a minor. The incident occurred in a cruise ship bathroom on the Carnival Conquest in January of 2016 as the vessel cruised the Bahamas. Per...
Carnival Passenger Groped on Cruise Excursion and Asks What to do Next?
Sexual assault claims stemming from incident on cruise vacations are more common that most people realize. The mix of alcohol, large groups and the seemingly 'free spirit' of the high seas may impact the way people act while cruising. However, groping incidents and other forms of sexual abuse are unacceptable....
Norwegian Cruises Faces Alleged Sexual Assault from Passenger’s Family
A civil case has been filed against Norwegian Cruise Line by a family whose 12 year old daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by a Norwegian crew member. The incident took place in February 2017 on the Norwegian Escape. The crew member supposedly took advantage of the young girl as she...
Carnival Crewmember Charged With Molesting Teen Ship Passenger
According to police in Florida, a Carnival Cruise crewmember was arrested August 15th for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage passenger. As reported by NBCNews.com: Yovany Suazo-Batiz, 46, a steward on the Carnival Valor, was arrested when the ship docked at Port Canaveral, east of Orlando, according to a statement from...
Rape on a cruise ship – predators at sea
Enclosed is an informative 8:26 minute long video from CNN regarding rape on a cruise ship and predators at sea. "CNN's Drew Griffin investigates crimes at sea. He talks to a former cruise ship security guard who says women are targets, and he interviews a teen who says she...
Lawyer for rape on cruise ship – legal help is available
The number of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape claims on cruise ships - by crew members or by other passengers - is much higher and more common than most people think. **Note: Cruise ships are relatively safe - however - if opportunity arises for predators, they may act...
Can I sue for rape on cruise ship?
Rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment: Incidents like these are extremely unfortunate - though frankly - they occur all to often aboard cruise ships. The number of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape claims on cruise ships - by crew members or by other passengers - is much higher...