Fatal Incident During Lifeboat Drill Aboard Margaritaville Islander - 10 October 2024

On 10 October 2024, a fatal accident occurred aboard the Margaritaville Islander cruise ship during a routine emergency lifeboat drill while docked in Cozumel, Mexico. An Indonesian crew member on his first contract with Margaritaville at Sea was fatally injured when the lifeboat was being lowered, resulting in one fatality.

Emergency procedures were immediately enacted, but despite rapid response efforts, the crew member could not be revived. The incident prompted an investigation into the safety measures and protocols during lifeboat drills.

The fatal incident occurred during a scheduled lifeboat drill as the lifeboat was being lowered from the vessel. The crew member sustained severe injuries during the lowering operation and was found unresponsive on the deck. Emergency response teams initiated resuscitation efforts immediately, but the crew member could not be revived.

Crew

• 1 Indonesian crew member fatally injured (first contract with Margaritaville at Sea)

Fatalities

• 1 Indonesian crew member

Injuries

• None reported beyond the fatality.

Rescued

• Not applicable to this incident.

An investigation into the safety measures and protocols during the lifeboat drill has been initiated. The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the lowering operation and the emergency procedures in place.

The incident deeply affected the ship's crew and passengers. The vessel's operations and any subsequent voyage status have not been detailed in available reports.