Even on a small boat, overboard accidents at sea can be incredibly dangerous. Due to things like low water temperatures, unpredictable weather conditions, and other hazards, when a person on a boat falls overboard, their life can quickly be....
Cruise lines follow strict safety steps to protect passengers in case of an emergency. One key part of this process is knowing what a muster station on a cruise is and why guests sometimes need to assemble there. Keep reading as we explain how a muster station cruise drill works, why it matters, and how […]
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2025. This year was unique because there were some very strong storms, but also many quiet weeks with little activity.
If you enjoy taking cruises on the Caribbean or Atlantic Ocean, it’s good to know what happened in the last Atlantic hurricane season [...]
Cruise ships are meant to be relaxing and fun. But incidents like theft, assaults, or other security issues can sometimes disrupt that experience and leave passengers feeling uneasy. These scary incidents often leave people wondering about the security response they can expect, particularly whether or not cruise ships have jails.
To help passengers feel informed and safe, this article explains everything about cruise ship jails and [...]
If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship or on the job as a seaman, you’ve probably heard about maritime law. But what is maritime law, and how does it affect your ability to file a claim for injuries? [...]
Every cruise ship has a medical crew on board that is there to address any minor or serious health threats or injuries that occur onboard. Though we want to be able to fully rely on such a crew, sometimes these crew members are negligent in their duties, causing passengers even greater harm. Unfortunately, the reality […]
Cruise lines are required to hire a qualified physician to work the ships’ infirmaries, but sometimes, the medical professional on board is not licensed to practice medicine in the United States or anywhere at all. Many doctors assigned on cruise ships are foreign residents and graduates from foreign medical schools, which can unfortunately put them […]
Most people think of cruise ships as being a safe, reliable vacation option for the whole family. However, cruise ships can pose some distinct risks for passengers, potentially resulting in devastating injuries, illnesses, and trauma. The following are five of the biggest cruise ship hazards that can threaten passenger safety: If you have suffered as […]
