What should you do if someone falls overboard on a cruise ship? Alert the proper authorities immediately. Tell a member of the crew right away. They will notify the captain according to an established protocol. Falling Overboard Can Be Fatal Don’t wait or assume...
Maritime Accident
Death on the High Seas: When Can Loved Ones File a Wrongful Death Claim?
In January 2018, a Carnival Cruise Line ship was traveling toward the Bahamas from Jacksonville, Florida with hundreds of passengers who had been eagerly anticipating the four-day cruise. One of them would never return home. The unidentified woman fell off the 14th...
3 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs
Does working on a commercial fishing vessel or learning to pilot one seem idyllic? It might, if you love the ocean and being outdoors. If you focus on the sunrise over the ocean or the crisp sea air, danger may never enter your mind. But in fact, people who have jobs...
8 Ways You Can Get Seriously Injured on a Cruise Ship
Most people associate cruise ships with fun and leisure. You can bask in the sun. Gaze out over the ocean. Enjoy wonderful meals. In many cruise ships, excitement and pleasure are the order of the day, with entertainment, gaming, and special events. Unfortunately,...