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Cruise & maritime incidents
Groundings, collisions, medical evacuations and port disruptions affecting cruise ships and ferries worldwide.
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Medical evacuation
Dual Medevacs from Crown Princess Near Hawaii - 5 October 2024
On 5 October 2024, the US Coast Guard conducted a critical dual medical evacuation from the Crown Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel operating approximately 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Sinking
Lake Kivu Ferry Sinking Results in 87 Fatalities with Dozens Missing - 4 October 2024
On 4 October 2024, a passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kivu near Port Kituku in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in at least 87 confirmed fatalities.
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Weather
Storm Extends Cruise Ships' Stay in Juneau, Alaska - 1 October 2024
On 30 September 2024, two major cruise vessels—MS Koningsdam (Holland America Line, 2,650 passengers) and MS Eurodam (Holland America Line, 2,104 passengers)—extended their stays in Juneau, Alaska, in response to a significant storm bringing winds of up to 60 mph across Southeast Alaska.
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Illness outbreak
Norovirus Outbreak Affects 180 on Royal Caribbean's Radiance OTS - 30 September 2024
During a 7-night Alaska Experience Cruise departing 20 September 2024, Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas reported a significant outbreak of gastrointestinal illness suspected to be Norovirus.
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Weather
Disney Fantasy Delays Due to Hurricane Helene - 27 September 2024
In late September 2024, the Disney Fantasy, operated by Disney Cruise Line, experienced significant itinerary disruptions due to Hurricane Helene.
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Medical evacuation
8-Year-Old Boy Medevaced from Royal Princess Ship Off Eureka, CA - 27 September 2024
On 27 September 2024, an 8-year-old boy was urgently medevaced from the Royal Princess cruise ship approximately 20 miles west of Eureka, California, after developing acute appendicitis.
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Weather
Hurricane Helene Forces CCL-Carnival to Reroute Multiple Cruise Ships - 26 September 2024
On 26 September 2024, Carnival Cruise Line announced significant itinerary changes affecting five vessels in response to Hurricane Helene's advance towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.
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Medical evacuation
Emergency Appendicitis Evacuation of Young Passenger from Royal Princess Near Eureka, CA - 24 September 2024
On 24 September 2024, an 8-year-old passenger aboard the Royal Princess cruise ship required urgent medical evacuation due to acute appendicitis.
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Carter Capner Law tracks cruise ship and ferry incidents worldwide to spotlight passenger safety issues. We act for passengers and crew injured at sea or in port.
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