Cruise news (crew-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Richard Branson officiates wedding ceremonies on Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings
Sir Richard Branson expanded his role as Virgin Voyages celebrated 3 special couples during its recent Celebration Sailings. The week-long events...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival and Virgin Voyages trial NAPA's new digital safety platform
NAPA, a global leader in maritime software and data services, has introduced NAPA Permit to Work, a digital solution aimed at enhancing crew safety...
September 4, 2024 - Accidents
USCG airlifts 26-yo crew from Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS near San Diego
The US Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of a 26-year-old female crew from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator of the Seas...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens Germany’s most advanced maritime operations center in Hamburg
Today, September 2nd, AIDA Cruises unveiled its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg (Germany), marking a significant upgrade in...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises increases daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Princess Cruises has recently implemented a US$1 increase in daily gratuities across all stateroom categories. This adjustment, which has not been...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
Captain and first officer detained following disembarkation incident in Santorini
The captain and first officer of the high-speed ferry Champion Jet 1 (IMO 9151008) have been arrested following an incident in which two passengers...
August 21, 2024 - Accidents
VIDEO: Greek ferryboat Captain arrested following dangerous car loading mishap
Following a mishap during a vehicle loading procedure at a port on Andros Island, the master/captain of a ro/ro ferry is facing criminal charges, and...
August 20, 2024 - Accidents
3 crew injured in engine room fire aboard Adora Mediterranea
A fire broke out aboard Adora Cruises' ship Adora Mediterranea ship shortly after its arrival at the Port of Jeju, South Korea, on Wednesday, August...
August 16, 2024 - Accidents
USCG medevacs 52-yo passenger with chest pains from Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia OTS
A 52-year-old passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia of the Seas was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Cape Canaveral after...
August 15, 2024 - Accidents
Crew missing from Carnival Dream ship during Western Caribbean cruise from Texas
A female crew member from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Dream has been declared missing at sea after she failed to report for duty on...
August 13, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal accident at Croatian ferry terminal claims lives of 3 crew
On Sunday afternoon, August 11th, a fatal accident occurred at the ferry terminal in Mali Losinj Island, Croatia. The incident took place ~3:00 p.m...
August 11, 2024 - Accidents
77 migrants rescued by RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Odyssey of the Seas
Passengers on RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s ship Odyssey of the Seas witnessed a maritime rescue operation during their 7-day Greek...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean announces fleetwide competitions for crew members
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is hosting several competitions across its fleet to engage crew members and foster a sense of camaraderie...
July 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival to offer scholarships for Filipino crew amid fleet expansion
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to hire thousands of new crew members for its expanding fleet, which includes...
July 30, 2024 - Accidents
2 CCL-Carnival crew members arrested on child pornography charges
Two crew members from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line were recently arrested on charges related to child pornography. Law enforcement discovered illicit...
July 28, 2024