Crew Member Overboard on MSC Armonia: Tragic 15th Incident in 2023

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for December 20, 2023. The report begins with the arrival of the Carnival Jubilee at the Galveston cruise port in Texas. This new ship features a roller coaster and a Lone Star tailgate party for its upcoming Christmas cruises. The news then shifts to a tragic incident involving the MSC Armonia. A 40 year old man went overboard while the ship was en route to South America. MSC Cruises confirmed the act was intentional, and local authorities found no evidence of foul play. This event represents the 15th man overboard incident in the cruise industry for 2023 and the second for MSC Cruises in two months. Additionally, Holland America Line has finished installing SpaceX high speed internet across its entire fleet. The Starlink technology, which began installation on the MS Koningsdam in April, aims to improve connectivity in remote or weather affected regions. This upgrade is noted as being particularly helpful for remote workers and crew members. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks, including Carnival Corporation and Norwegian, saw increases during Tuesday trading.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.