On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a rock off the coast of Giglio Island, Italy. The ship partially sank, 32 lives were lost, and over 4,200 people were on board. The Captain was later convicted of manslaughter and … Read more
Many people worry that cruise ships don’t have enough lifeboats if an emergency evacuation is needed. Evacuations from cruise ships by lifeboat are incredibly rare – but all cruise ships must carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. All … Read more
The Covid cruising shutdown changed many things about the cruise industry. One of the biggest changes relates to the Muster (safety) Drill that is conducted on every cruise. The majority of cruise lines have made changes to the Muster process … Read more
If you are considering going on a cruise, you may have wondered what would happen if someone fell off the ship. Luckily, it is almost impossible to fall off a cruise ship. There are still people who manage to fall … Read more