Cruise Ship
Nightmare aboard Norwegian Cruise Ship as Man Allegedly Severely Assaults Woman
The FBI has arrested a man on suspicion that he severely assaulted a woman while sailing aboard a cruise ship. Arrest of Jeff Smiley III: Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Leff, of the FBI San Juan Field Office, announced the arrest of Jeff Smiley III for assault of a female passenger on a cruise…
Read MoreMore Information about Priest Accused of Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Authorities have released more information about the Catholic Church reverend who was arrested recently on suspicion of sexually harassing a cruise ship masseuse. FoxNews.com reports that authorities have charged Mount Vernon, Alabama reverend Amal Samy with sexual abuse charges stemming from the incident aboard the Carnival Fantasy in August. Samy is a priest with the…
Read MoreCatholic Priest Accused of Sexually Harassing Cruise Ship Masseuse
Federal prosecutors are accusing an Alabama official of the Catholic Church of sexually harassing a cruise ship masseuse. AL.com reports that Rev. Amal Samy is accused of having attempted to convince a cruise ship massage technician to touch his genitals during his massage aboard the Carnival Fantasy in August. Federal prosecutors allege that Samy first…
Read MoreMore Information on Recent Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Arrest
Last week we blogged about a cruise ship worker who was recently arrested for allegedly raping a fellow crew member aboard the ship on which they worked as it sailed toward St. Thomas. Now, authorities have released more information about the case. Authorities have identified Louie Ison Mangampat of the Philippines as the alleged perpetrator.…
Read MoreAuthorities Considering Setting a Ship “Speed Limit” to Reduce Emissions
According to BBC.com, a new study indicates that reducing ship speeds, including those of cruise ships, by 20% could have significant benefits for the environment. When ships travel more slowly, they tend to emit less pollution, even when taking the increased travel time into account. The benefits of the speed reductions could be far-ranging, from…
Read MoreLong Beach Approves Cruise Terminal Expansion Benefiting Carnival Cruise Line
TravelPulse.com reports that the Long Beach Planning Commission has given the green light to a plan which would see the city’s cruise terminal expanded by approximately 657 parking spots, fill a 450 foot abandoned tunnel, and reorganize traffic routes. The article states that the planned construction will likely benefit Carnival Cruise Line as the planned…
Read MoreCruise Ship Crew Member Indicted on Federal Sexual Assault Charge
Several news outlets are reporting that a Filipino man has been indicted on allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman aboard a cruise ship, presumably aboard the cruise ship on which he worked. The St. Thomas Source reports that authorities charged Louis Isom Mangampat, of the Philippines, for aggravated sexual abuse following the incident. Newsweek reports that…
Read MoreSeattle Residents Protest in Opposition to City’s Proposed Cruise Terminal Expansion
Dozens of Seattle, Washing area residents are protesting a proposed cruise terminal expansion to the city, citing cruise ships’ high levels of pollution and greenhouse gases as a primary concern. Photo source: Seattle Times SeattleTimes.com reports that some climate activists consider the city’s deal to construct the terminal near Pioneer Square to be a “deal with…
Read MoreCelebrity Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Galapagos
Published reports indicate that the Celebrity Xpedition cruise ship ran aground in Galapagos on Tuesday. The ship was carrying 46 crew and passengers when it became stranded after running aground. The ship’s crew then evacuated along with the guests as a precaution, . In a statement, Celebrity said that it has not identified any environmental…
Read MoreCruise Ships – One Million More Times Polluting Than Automobiles?
Earlier this year top Carnival Cruise Line executives were taken to task by a federal judge, accused of purposefully polluting the world’s seas and covering it up. The company had already been hit with a $40 million fine after pleading guilty to criminal charges stemming from the pollution, and was assessed another $20 million fine…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard Medevacs Man from Cruise Ship
The U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a man from a cruise ship off the North Carolina Coast on Monday, as the ship was about 60 miles from Cape Hatteras. According to a communication from the cruise ship, the man was sailing aboard the Royal Caribbean ship Anthem of the Seas when he began showing signs…
Read MoreWhy Did the Man Accused of Molesting a Child on a Disney Cruise Ship Reject a Plea Deal?
On Friday the South Florida legal world was stunned to learn that accused cruise ship sexual assault perpetrator Oliver Lovatt rejected a plea deal which would have significantly reduced his potential jail time. Lovatt is facing serious charges stemming from allegations that he sexually assaulted a boy aboard a Disney cruise ship earlier this year. …
Read MoreAccused Disney Cruise Line Child Molester Rejects Plea – Faces 25+ Years in Prison
Several weeks ago we blogged about a former Disney Cruise Line worker who was arrested and charged with sexually molesting a 10-year-old boy who was in his care while he worked on the ship. At a court hearing on Friday, the alleged perpetrator rejected a plea deal, setting up a potential court battle with high…
Read MoreCruise Passenger Dead After Falling from Cruise Ship In Norway
A cruise ship passenger died on Thursday after falling from a cruise ship in Norway the day before. Foxnews.com reports that the 40-something-year-old woman fell from the MS Finnmarken cruise ship on Wednesday as the ship was en route to Ålesund. Norwegian authorities deployed “all available resources” in the search for the woman, including a…
Read MoreMaryland Police Department Performs Dramatic Helicopter Evacuation from Cruise Ship
The Maryland State Police Department (MPD) came to the aid of a sick cruise ship passenger on Tuesday, performing a medical evacuation of the victim from the ship and transporting her to a local hospital. WTOP.com reports that MPD executed the “dramatic” rescue by performing an “aerial hoist operation” in a W-139 helicopter after a…
Read MoreWiegand Family Upset After Grandfather Charged for Toddler’s Cruise Ship Death
The family of a toddler who was killed in a cruise ship accident over the summer is lamenting a decision by Puerto Rican authorities to charge her grandfather with the girl’s death. As we blogged yesterday, Salvatore “Sam” Anello is set to face negligent manslaughter charges after he lifted 18-month-old Chole Wiegand up to a…
Read MoreAuthorities Charge Grandfather of Toddler Who Fell from Cruise Ship with Manslaughter
Over the summer the nation was gripped by the tragedy of an Indiana family who lost their 18-month old daughter and sister when the toddler fell to her death from a cruise ship. The girl, Chloe Wiegand, was with her grandfather when she fell. He had been holding her up to a widow on the…
Read MoreWhy Did a Child Mysteriously Die Aboard a Cruise Ship Earlier This Week? MSC Cruises Refuses to Say
Several days after a young cruise ship passenger mysteriously died while sailing on an MSC cruise itinerary in Italy, authorities have yet to fully disclose the illness that killed the boy. The 12-year-old child became ill while sailing in Italy aboard the MSC Divina. MSC spokesperson Robin Roothans indicated that the family sought medical treatment…
Read MoreCoast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Carnival Dream Passenger
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for a man who went missing from a cruise ship on Thursday night. Carnival says that the 26-year-old man apparently jumped from his cabin room aboard the Carnival Dream ship as it sailed on a 4-day itinerary to Cozumel. ABC13.com reports that the Coast Guard search…
Read MoreYet Another Cruise Ship Passenger Lost at Sea – This Time from the Carnival Dream
It seems like every couple of weeks another person is lost at sea from a cruise ship. Both passengers and crew members alike have fallen from cruise ships at an alarming rate in recent months, and today yet another cruise ship overboard was reported. ABC13.com reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a…
Read More12-year-old Boy Mysteriously Dies Aboard MSC Cruise in Italy
Newsweek is reporting that a 12-year-old boy suddenly died as he and his family sailed aboard the MSC Divina cruise ship in Italy. The ship was traveling from Palermo, Italy, to Calgliari when the boy died. Though his parents sought medical assistance from crew members aboard the ship, their efforts to resuscitate him were not…
Read MoreIts Time for Cruise Lines to Admit That They Have a Sexual Assault Problem
In light of last week’s arrest of a Disney Cruise Line employee, who stands accused of having sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy that was in his care, some may wonder if cruise ships have a sexual assault problem. Cruise companies have known for years that their crew members, and fellow passengers, frequently commit sexual assaults…
Read MoreAccidents and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships
Cruise vacations entice millions of men, women, and families worldwide to pack their bags and embark on a sea-going voyage. Unfortunately, many people are harmed each year by cruise ship accidents. Sexual assault and rape are also common occurrences onboard popular cruise lines. Learn about accidents and sexual assault on cruise ships in the video…
Read MoreCruise Passenger Climbs on Outside Railing to Take Photo – Gets Banned for Life
Some may remember Nick Naydev, the 27-year-old man who jumped off the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas cruise ship as a prank earlier this year. Naydev and a friend recorded the stunt and posted online, resulting in both men being kicked off the ship and banned for life. Now, another passenger has met a…
Read MoreDid the Disney Cruise Line Crew Member Have More Child Sex Assault Victims?
Last week the travel industry was rocked by the reported arrest of a former Disney Cruise Line worker who is accused of having sexually assaulted a child in his care. Considering that the suspected perpetrator, 25-year-old Oliver Lovatt, would presumably have had numerous children in his care over time, many are wondering if he may…
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