Engine Failure Leaves Cruise Ship Dead in the Water for Hours
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Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry for August 26. The MSSE World Europa experienced a major power failure off the coast of Italy on Monday. An electrical issue with the engines caused the ship to lose propulsion, prompting a response from the Italian Coast Guard involving patrol boats and a helicopter. Two tugboats eventually assisted the vessel in reaching Naples after it regained partial engine power. The cruise line is currently conducting a technical inspection to prepare for upcoming sailings. In legal news, Norwegian Cruise Line faces a lawsuit following a drowning incident in Bermuda in March 2024. The victim's family alleges that the company failed to disclose known dangers regarding currents at Horseshoe Bay during a beach excursion. Additionally, Celebrity Cruises announced that Brazilian chef Zada Torres will serve as the godmother for the Celebrity Excel. Torres, recognized as the world's best female chef for 2024, is scheduled to christen the ship on November 16. Finally, the report covers mixed performance in cruise industry stocks, noting slight decreases for Carnival Corporation and Viking, while Norwegian Cruise Line saw a fractional increase.
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A major power failure left the MSSE World Europa a drift for hours Monday off the coast of Italy.
The ship lost propulsion early in the morning due to an electrical issue with its engines.
A Norwegian cruise line is facing a lawsuit after a man drowned during a Bermuda port visit in March of 24.
The lawsuit alleges NCL had prior knowledge of the risks, but did not disclose them.
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