![]() During the hoisting of lifeboat the forward wire snapped. During a maintenance work in Hawaii two crew were injured after lifeboat cables gave way and the boat fell into the water from 15 meters.įebruonboard Thomason Majesty General Emergency and Life Boat Drill was conducted for all crew members only. July 28, 2015, NCL cruise ship Pride Of America. ![]() Here are some of the lifeboat accidents when crew members lost their lives. After many lives lost maybe is time for the cruise lines to implement new safety procedures and onboard officers to increase the inspections of the lifeboat launching equipment because they are responsible for the safety of all crew members and passengers. In order to lower the tenders at least three sailors are in the lifeboat during the lowering procedure which is always potential life-threatening situation. Lifeboats are frequently used as tender boats when the cruise ship is anchored near the port in order for passengers and crew to be transported on land. Many crew members have lost their lives during the emergency drills in the process of lowering life rafts and lifeboats due to faulty equipment and poor maintenance. Three NCL Crew Members Imprisoned for Smuggling CocaineĪs we wrote six months ago in the article Most Dangerous Areas on Cruise Ship for Crew, lowering equipment for lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats is one of the most dangerous equipment on cruise ship. Update: Deceased NCL Breakaway Crew Member identified - Click Here to read more The Bermuda Police reports that a 41 year old Filipino crew member who will not be identified until his next of kin are informed passed away. Update: With great sadness we like to inform you that one crew member died as a result of his injuries in the NCL rescue boat accident. The ship arrived in Kings Wharf, Bermuda today at 8 a.m. The screenshot photo above, capturing the emergency personnel responding in front of NCL Breakaway is from the Bermuda Dockyard live webcam. Norwegian Breakaway set sail from New York City, New York on 17. Bermuda Authorities are investigating the incident together with Norwegian Cruise Line representatives.īernews Released this video of the capsized rescue boat. ![]() According to the reports one crew member is in critical condition. All four crew were recovered after the fall and taken by the emergency personnel to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Police spokesman confirmed that a portside rescue boat had fallen from the NCL cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway resulting in four crew members falling into the water according to Bernews. The incident occurred in Bermuda Dockyard cruise terminal this afternoon while the cruise ship was docked. Four crew members were rushed to hospital after a rescue boat fell from the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway.
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