Holland America Cruise Ship Delayed by Propeller Issue

A Holland America cruise ship was delayed by a propeller issue which caused the ship’s departure to be pushed back a full 24 hours. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Oosterdam was set to leave San Diego on Saturday but instead, the company performed “required maintenance” on the ship’s propeller. The company said that…

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Cruise Ship Reportedly Suffers Blackout

MaritimeBulletin.net reports that the cruise ship Vasco da Gama suffered a blackout after an alarm alerted ship authorities to potential danger aboard the ship.  The report quotes a statement from Cruise & Maritime Voyages saying: “An alarm light on the engine control room’s panel led the vessel’s officers to initiate a controlled blackout as a precaution against damage…

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CNN: Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Reports Up 67%

According to a CNN analysis of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s cruise crime report, cruise ship sexual assault reports increased by 67% in 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. We blogged about this a couple of days ago but thought that this story deserved to be covered again. From July 1, 2019, to…

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Why Miami Could be Key to Your Cruise Injury Case

At Hickey Law Firm, P.A. we represent cruse injury victims from all over the globe. Cruise ships may depart from one country, call on various others, and finally dock a completely different destination. But despite the international nature of cruising, the city of Miami, Florida is key for many who wish to file suit against…

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Second Cruise Ship Illness Contagion Reported Aboard Norwegian Joy

The Norwegian Joy cruise ship has reported sick passengers for the second time in a week. Authorities have not identified the cause of the sickness, which has sickened at least 10 passengers this time around. Passengers told CBS Los Angeles that symptoms included stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea.  One passenger reported that he went and…

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What Cruise Ship Injuries Constitute a Lawsuit?

Cruise ships are overflowing with activities to keep the whole family entertained. They’re also full of potential dangers that lead to severe injury or death. From slip and fall accidents to Legionnaire’s Disease, there is a wide range of instances that can lead to a cruise ship injury. However, not all damages constitute a lawsuit…

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Cruise Ship Takes on Water after Striking Rocks in Thailand

A Belgian cruise ship ran aground in Thailand on Monday, breaching its hull and taking on water.  Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub The ship, La Belle des Oceans, was sailing south of the Phi-Phi islands when it struck underwater rocks. The collision was significant enough to breach the hull of the ship and cause it to take…

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Video of the Moments Before Indiana Toddler’s Fatal Cruise Ship Fall May Hold Clues to Grandfather’s Culpability

In July, 18-month-old Chloe Wiegan fell to her death from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship window. Her grandfather was the last person to have contact with her. The Wiegand family says that he accidentally picked her up to a window he thought was closed. Puerto Rican authorities recently announced that they would prosecute Chloe’s grandfather…

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10-Year-Old Boy Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship in Asia

Newsweek.com reports that a 10-year-old-boy was found unresponsive in the pool of an Asian cruise ship on Monday, and was later pronounced dead. The victim was traveling with his mother a friend aboard the Genting Dream cruise ship on a three-day itinerary when he was found dead. The ship was docked at Star Cruise Jetty in…

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What to Do If You Suspect Child Sexual Abuse on a Cruise Ship

Thousands of families go on cruise ship vacations every year. For parents, one of the most enticing aspects of a cruise is the youth zones and activities for children. Many moms and dads can drop their children off at a youth area or onboard daycare and enjoy a kid-free afternoon. However, cruise lines often don’t…

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Man Mysteriously Dies Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship

A man mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship as the vessel was returning to port on Friday night. CBS Miami reports that the man was aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship as it was returning to PortMiami when he died. Though the CBS Miami report did not identify how the man died, other published…

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