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  1. Cruise ship navigation team to blame for docking mistake

    NTSB says cruise ship navigational team to blame for $2 million docking mistake. Doug Parker. June 15, 2023. We now know what caused a Royal Caribbean ship to hit an Alaska docking structure last ...

  2. Enormous MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Crowded Venice Port, Injuring at

    Share. A commercial cruise ship suffered a catastrophic engine failure off the coast of Venice, Italy on Sunday, leaving it uncontrollable as it headed toward a nearby dock. With no effective way ...

  3. Cruise ship crashes into Venice dock

    People flee in panic as a cruise ship crashes into a dock in Venice. The ship also struck a tourist boat, its horn blowing as onlookers ran down the dock. At...

  4. Captain, Officers of MSC Opera Sentenced After 2019 Accident

    The criminal case stemming from a 2019 accident in which the cruise ship MSC Opera hit a river cruise ship and the dock while arriving in Venice was concluded with an agreement to limited jail ...

  5. Top 5 Ship Docking Fails

    Subscribe to our new channel! https://goo.gl/D7HHdYBringing a ship to dock is actually very difficult and requires expertise and experience. Today's upload...

  6. Cruise ship barred from docking amid outbreak of stomach illness

    Feb. 26, 2024, 9:39 AM PST. By David K. Li. Officials in the island nation of Mauritius blocked a Norwegian Cruise Line ship from docking there Sunday after more than a dozen passengers were ...

  7. Ruby Princess cruise ship damaged while docking in SF; passengers still

    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Ruby Princess cruise ship hit Pier 27 in San Francisco while docking Thursday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The Coast Guard says there is damage to both the ship's ...

  8. Technical Question: How to they get the ropes from the ship to the pier

    Okay, so this is probably more of a "large boats" question then a cruise-specific question, but I figured that plenty of people here have watched ships dock. When the ships are docking, they usually come up along-side the pier using thrusters/azipods, and then are guided the rest of the way in using the ropes.

  9. 'Consequences you pay': Why cruise didn't wait for passengers

    The Norwegian Dawn ship docked at São Tomé and Príncipe, an island nation of 220,000 people off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea, last Wednesday.

  10. Ruby Princess cruise ship crashes into San Francisco pier: 'We ...

    A Princess Cruises ship crashed into a pier in San Francisco as it was preparing to dock after a 10-day Alaskan cruise, officials said. The 113,561-ton Ruby Princess "made unexpected contact ...

  11. The 9 Worst Cruise Ship Disasters

    The many experts in 1912 who considered the Titanic "unsinkable" were to be proven wrong on the boat's maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. ... Alabama, where it was possible to smell the ship from the dock. Later, 31 passengers claimed long-lasting damage, including PTSD, and sued. ... An estimated 700 passengers and crew ...

  12. The 11 Worst Cruise Disasters in History

    Despite the ship being so close to the dock, it was impossible to get everyone out in time, hence the high death toll. 4. Saint-Philibert. Number of deaths - Approx. 500. The Saint-Philibert was a small cruise ship that offered cruises along the Loire River and around the northern coast of France.

  13. Bahamas Cruise Became 'Cruise to Nowhere' After Winds Ruined Port Stop

    The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship docked in South Carolina in March 2020. AP Photo/Mic Smith, File. Windy weather forced a Carnival cruise ship to cancel its only planned port stop earlier this ...

  14. 16 mistakes cruise ship passengers make on disembarkation day

    Planning a cruise? Start with these stories: The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship; The 8 worst cabin locations on any cruise ship; A quick guide to the most popular cruise lines; 21 tips and tricks that will make your cruise go smoothly; 15 ways cruisers waste money; 12 best cruises for people who never want to grow up

  15. Top 7 Boat and Ship Launch Failure Videos

    The most scariest thing is that people are standing on the boat while it is being launched in the water! 7. Two Cranes- One Ship: This is a ugly scene wherein two ships are trying to launch one ship. Unfortunately one of the cranes loses balance, which leads to crashing of the ship right into the water. A dangerous ship launch failure.

  16. Dangerous Cruise Ship Crashes Caught On Camera

    Here are the most Dangerous Cruise Ship Crashes Caught on Camera!This video is dedicated to my favourite fan Isaac N.

  17. Mauritius Stops Norwegian Cruise Line Ship From Docking, Cites Health Risk

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) -Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk and took samples from about 15 passengers ...

  18. Five Docking Disasters: Don't Let This Happen to You!

    1. The Cable Conundrum - You may shift your boat in and out of gear 10,000 times with no problem, but Murphy's law dictates that when the cable finally snaps, it'll happen as you're approaching the dock. Or, maybe it'll be steering cable failure. Either way you're going to have to spring into action, and fast. Hopefully you weren't approaching the dock at warp speed—remember ...

  19. Docking a Cruise Ship

    Docking a cruise ship is a relatively complex procedure that relies on careful planning, clear communication, and a skillful crew. While you may assume that cruise ships are always docked using ...

  20. The 16 Worst Cruise Ship Disasters in World History

    Star Princess: Fire On Ship. In 2006, a fire broke out on the Star Princess while it was on its way to Jamaica. Three hundred rooms were damaged, 13 people had to be treated for smoke inhalation, and one person suffered a coronary because of the smoke. The cause of the fire was a discarded cigarette.

  21. Mauritius stops Norwegian Cruise Line ship from docking, cites health

    Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk and took samples from about 15 passengers who were in isolation ...

  22. Funniest Cruise Ship Fails

    Funniest fails, mishaps, that occur on Cruise Ships. This video brings you a collection of moments that will keep you amazed from start to finish.If you like...

  23. One Carnival Cruise Ship Hits Another, Injuring 6

    Dec. 20, 2019. One Carnival cruise ship crashed into another while trying to dock at a port in Mexico on Friday, leaving six injured passengers, a damaged hull and a handful of expletive-laden ...