More 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…

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Catholic 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…

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More 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.…

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Cruise 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…

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Seattle 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…

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Celebrity 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…

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Cruise 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…

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U.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…

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Cruise 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…

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Why 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…

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12-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…

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Accidents 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…

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