We are happy to have Danielle Gauer here at our firm. Danielle has firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of the cruise industry performing as a dancer for several years prior to embarking on her university studies. She is currently completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and will be
Another Close Call in Antarctica: Silver Explorer Damaged By Large Wave
Silversea’s Silver Explorer cruise ship suffered damage on January 12, 2013 while sailing the Drake Passage to Antarctica from the port of Ushuaia, Argentina. Four crew members were injured in the incident and were treated in the ship’s infirmary.
News sources say that a large wave struck the cruise ship and knocked out a window on
New Mutant Norovirus Strain to Wreak Havoc on Cruise Industry?
Researchers in Europe, Japan, New Zealand and the U.S. have detected a new variation of norovirus which emerged last year. The virus was and remains particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom where norovirus sickened over 1,000,000 people. The virus was tracked back to Australia and has spread to a number of countries, The U.S. Centers
Anger & Anguish Continue One Year after Costa Concordia
NBC News has an interesting article about the continuing struggle many survivors of the Costa Concordia disaster are experiencing one year later.
The victims’ anguish has been exacerbated by the insensitivity demonstrated by Costa and parent company Carnival.
A memorial service for the victims will mark the anniversary tomorrow.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640
The World Focuses on Giglio, But Costa Tells Victims to Stay Away
With the one year anniversary of the Costa Concordia capsizing this Sunday, there are literally several hundreds new articles on line about the disaster.
This morning CBS News aired a video (below) and published an article Costa Concordia 1 Year Later: Survivors Attempt to Move On in which several survivors explain how they are
New Video Shows Perilous Last Minutes of Costa Concordia Evacuation
A newspaper in Italy has posted a video of the frantic last moments of the evacuation of the stricken Costa Concordia.
The video obtained by La Repubblica is taken by a bystander from the island of Giglio. The cruise ship has already listed heavily to the starboard side and the water has risen
CEO Micky Arison & Other Carnival Directors Named in Costa Concordia Criminal Complaint
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The Week magazine in the U.K. reports that Italian lawyers are filing a criminal complaint against Carnival CEO Micky Arison as well as other American and British directors of Costa’s dual listed parent companies, Carnival Corporation and Carnival PLC.
The article written by Andrea Vogt, "Costa Concordia: UK Directors to be Named Responsible for
Septicemia Turns Dream Cruise Into Nightmare for Teenager
A newspaper in the U.K. reports on the grave illness suffered by a 18 year old college student in England which left her fighting for her life.
Chelsea-Rose Cartwright, photo left, developed septicemia from a virus she caught while on a cruise in the Mediterranean. Septicemia is a severe blood infection that can lead
Ferry Slams Into Pier in NYC: Over 50 People Injured
A commuter ferry slammed into a dock in lower Manhattan this morning during rush hour, injuring more than 50 people commuting into New York City. Newspapers report that at least two of the ferry passengers were critically injured.
CBS News states that the accident involved the Seastreak Wall Street. The New York Times states
Cruise Critic & Cruise Log Continue Cheerleading for Cruise Lines As One Year Costa Concordia Anniversary Approaches
The Costa Concordia disaster provided a disturbing insight into the unsafe operations of the cruise lines. Before the Concordia capsized, the cruise industry did not even have a requirement that cruise ships conduct a muster drill before the passengers set sail. There were no restrictions to the bridge. The on board girlfriend of infamous Captain
Seven Seas Voyager Involved in Rescue of Sailors Aboard Sea Wanderer
Cruise passengers sailing aboard the Seven Seas Voyager experienced a thrill as their cruise ship assisted in the rescue of three sailors aboard a sailboat off the coast of New Zealand.
According to a newspaper in New Zealand, the cruise ship steamed to the rescue after a ketch called the Sea Wanderer reported engine failure
Countdown to One Year Anniversary of Costa Concordia Disaster
The one year anniversary of the Costa Concordia disaster is one week away.
You will begin to see daily stories about the survivors and families whose loved ones did not survive the disaster. There will be a wide variety of articles about how the victims are handling their lives at this point.
Some people have
Carnival Threatens to Pull Out from Cayman Islands Over Small Price Increase to Tender Passengers
A newspaper in the Cayman Islands reports that Carnival is threatening to pull out of the Cayman Islands after a tender boat operator, Cayman Marine Services, made a tiny increase in the price for transporting passengers to and from cruise ships in George Town.
The newspaper states that Cayman Islands Marine Services operates 16 tenders in the
F***ing Cruise Ship!
If you like F*** bombs, you may find a video by comedian Greg Benson humorous.
It seems that funny man Benson has a cynical view of cruising. He gets right to the point with the video below. I suppose he shares David Foster Wallace’s view of cruising (""A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again") except that
Stonewalling at Sea – Cruise Lines Continue to Cover Up Disappearances on the High Seas
The disappearance of passengers and crew members at sea is one of the cruise industry’s real problems. The problem is compounded by the tendency of the cruise lines to place their reputation as a priority rather than providing information to the grieving families. If the evidence tends to suggest that a crime occurred, or the
Antigua National Security Investigates Fist Fight Between Cruise Passengers & Police Over Broken $5 Souvenir
A newspaper in Antiqua reports today about an altercation which allegedly occurred between two cruise passengers & their child and police officers in a souvenir shop in Antigua.
In an article entitled “Cruise Passengers and Police Come to Fisticuffs,” the Antigua Obeserver states that a souvenir shop in the touristy Heritage Quay section
Costa Concordia Survivor Looks Back As One Year Anniversary Approaches
A television station (WBRD) in Louisville Kentucky brings us the story of 29 year-old Lauren Moore, a Bowling Green native, who sailed aboard the ill-fated Costa Concordia with her friends a year ago come January 13th.
Lauren had only been on-board for a couple hours when disaster struck. She says:
"It’s not easy
“Boob Cruise” Charter Boat Captain Ordered to Pay $350,000 in Compensation to Injured Woman
And now for some weird cruise news . . .
The owner and operator of an Australian "boob cruise" charter boat, Dennis Healey, who was below deck with strippers when his boat collided with another smaller vessel, has been ordered to pay an injured woman almost $350,000 in compensation.
The incident involved the 56 foot