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MV Sharden
Posted February 4, 2012
The 40,000 GRT, Sharden, an Italian Ferry owned by Tirrenia di Navigazione shipping company, was damaged after hitting the pier; a 30 ft. gash in the hull above the waterline was reported. The ferry was leaving Civitavecchia, Italy bound for Sardinia. There were no injuries to any of the 262 passengers, or 53 crew members.
Man overboard on Allure of the Seas
Posted Feb 3, 2012
According to major news reports, a British passenger was seen falling over the railing of his stateroom today as the ship was sailing to Cozumel, Mexico. Security footage confirmed the man falling. The Mexican Coast Guard along with the Allure of the Seas and a pilot boat are assisting in the search for the passenger.
Man Falls To His Death Aboard the Carnival Fantasy
Posted January 28, 2012
According to a report by MSNBC.com, an unidentified 26 year old male passenger fell to his death yesterday from the Atrium of the Carnival Fantasy while it was docked in Nassau. The report states the man fell, or may have jumped from an upper level atrium down to the lobby level.
Don't be this guy for the sake of ALL cruise passengers.
Please read on..
What Not To Do On A Cruise Ship First Posted on Shipdetective.com 11/30/2010.
Source: thesmokinggun.com
"Federal Agents charged a California man for
allegedly releasing the MS Ryndam's anchor while the ship was traveling in
international waters. The charge, "attempting to damage, destroy, disable,
or wreck a vessel" is a felony. The man admitted to investigators that he
was "drunk at the time". What are the consequences of dropping a ships
anchor while it's moving you ask? According to the arrest
affidavit, the ship's rudder or propeller could have been damaged leaving
the ship stranded in the water or the anchor could have punctured a hole in
the ship causing the ship to flood or sink."
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