Cruise ship - Shipwreck Log

Zenith

June 25, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 208 meter long, 4915 dwt passenger cruise ship Zenith caught fire near Venice, Italy. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while the cruise ship was en route to Venice from Ravenna with 1672 passengers on board. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had damaged the main engine disabling the ship. The Zenith dropped anchor until it could be towed to Venice. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the repairs to the engine would be completed by the following day.

Grandeur of the Seas

May 27, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 280 meter long, 7000 dwt passenger cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas suffered a fire while off West End, Bahamas. The fire started in the aft mooring area and spread to the deck above into a crew lounge area. The crew responded and were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries to the crew or the 2,224 passengers on board. The Grandeur of the Seas proceeded under its own power to Freeport. The vessel moored while it underwent inspection. Further reports stated the Grandeur of the Seas cancelled the remainder of its voyage and its passengers where flown back to Baltimore, Maryland and will receive a full refund.

Passengers returning to US after cruise ship fire (sfgate.com)
More Issues Aboard Another Cruise Ship (wccbcharlotte.com)
Fire breaks out aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship that set sail from Baltimore (baltimorenewsjournal.com)

Carnival Triumph Return to Mobile

February 12, 2013 Paul Hancock

The disabled cruise ship Carnival Triumph has been taken under tow on February 11 and proceeding to Mobile, Alabama. Initial reports stated the vessel was to be towed to Pregreso, Mexico, but the Triumph had drifted some 90 miles further north making Mobile the closer destination.

The vessel continues to operate on backup generators providing passengers with limited facilities. No reports of injuries to passengers or crew. Conditions on board were reported as difficult as many toilets have stopped functioning and passengers are sleeping in hallways.

The Coast Guard has announced a joint investigation with the NTSB and Bahamas Maritime Authority into the incident. Investigators are expected in Mobile when the Triumph arrives.

U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB launch investigation on the Carnival Triumph engine fire (uscgnews.com)

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