Keeping Afloat: What to Do When Cruise Ship Accidents Occur
How to React When Tragedy Strikes On Ship
They were onboard a luxury cruise ship when it happened. The couple was eating dinner with friends when Dan (not his real name) excused himself from the party. His fiancé, Dianne (not her real name), thought that he just needed to use the bathroom in their suite and thought nothing about it.
A couple of hours later, Dianne and her friends started to wonder where Dan was. After a few minutes more, they started to look for him, checking all the bars and restaurants in the ship. Dianne, who immediately ran back to the suite, found it empty. But stepping out onto the patio, she noticed something strange: a discarded jacket on the floor and blood marks on the ledge and railings. Below was the turbulent sea.
What to do when cruise ship accidents occur? Here are some guidelines on how to keep your head afloat when trouble strikes on sea.
How to Keep Your Head When Faced With Unfortunate Incidents Onboard a Cruise Ship
1. Report Strange Incidents Immediately
As soon as you feel that something strange is going on, report it to the ship’s security and administration at once. It doesn’t matter if the child you thought was missing turns up asleep in the cabin or the shouting next door turns out to be the television. It’s always better to be safe than sorry in cases like these. Take note of the exact time you reported the incident. This information might be crucial, should an investigation be made.
2. Enlist the help of a friend
So, your child has gone missing. Ask the help of a friend or an acquaintance and look for him. Enlist the help of other people. They can, not only help you, but act as witnesses in case of a real accident.
3. Keep Your Facts Straight
When did you notice he was missing? Was he intoxicated? Were you fighting before he left? Did he leave with anyone? Did he make any friends or enemies onboard? You’ll have to answer all these questions and more. Make sure you remember all the details surrounding the incident. And when you really don’t remember, don’t be afraid to say so. No lying.
4. Get a Good Lawyer
In the event of a real accident or tragedy taking place while onboard a cruise ship, get the help of a good lawyer.




