The captain of the ill-fated Costa Concordia made his first court appearance this week in Italy. Captain Francesco Schettino steered the cruise ship into a reef off the coast of Giglio Island on Jan. 13, 2012 which led to the death of 32 passengers, most of whom drowned inside the vessel. Schettino … [Read more...]
Cruise Passengers Can Now Hold Cruise Lines Accountable for Medical Malpractice Committed by Onboard Medical Staff
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals published an opinion on Monday, November 10, that sets a new precedent for cruise passenger safety (Franza v. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines LTD., 13-13607, 11th Cir. 2014). The court’s decision will allow cruise passengers who fall victim of medical malpractice by … [Read more...]
How Will the Cruise Industry Respond to Ebola Threat
The cruise industry is in the “eye of the storm” today. A Dallas lab worker believed to have handled specimens while treating Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian man who died of Ebola on October 8, is now one of approximately 4,000 people - passengers and crew - aboard the Carnival Magic. The Centers … [Read more...]
Longshoreman Falls into Ship Cargo Hold at Port of Los Angeles
A 57-year-old longshore worker fell more than 20 feet into the cargo hold of a ship at the Port of Los Angeles around 11:45 am yesterday. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident occurred while the longshoreman was unloading the NAVIOS VECTOR, a Panamanian-flagged, 623-foot bulk … [Read more...]
Captain Phillips: Behind the Silver Screen, a Look at the Ongoing Legal Battle
Nine of the crew members, approximately half of those who were aboard the Captain PhillipsMaersk Alabama during the April 2009 pirate attack, have filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against shipping company Maersk Line Limited and its owner Waterman Steamship Corp. They are claiming that warnings … [Read more...]
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