Wonder of the Seas Man Overboard; Cuba Leading Search, Coast Guard Says

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• Coast Guard searching for man who fell overboard from Carnival cruise ship near Florida
• What Does the Ship Do to Try to Rescue the Passenger?

These incidents are rare, with roughly passengers and crew members going overboard each year out of the millions that go on a cruise. The cruise lines also go out of their way to make sure their ships are as safe as possible, such as by installing high railings on outdoor areas and balconies. “USCG crews are searching for a 20-year-old man who went overboard from the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship 57 miles from Great Inagua this morning. USCG Cutter Seneca and Air Station Miami HC-144 crews are conducting the search,” the United States Coast Guard wrote on X. The search is on for a 20-year-old-man who fell overboard from Liberty of the Seas early this morning, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Freedom-class cruise ship was on its way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when the passenger went into the water.

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CBS Miami reported the Mardi Gras is the largest ship ever built for the cruise line. So far, crews have searched more than 200 miles of water for the missing passenger, according to the agency. Although crew members sprung into action and followed emergency procedures, and the coast guard once again quickly joined the search, this incident ended in tragedy. The search was called off on the following day, Christmas Eve, and the man was never found. As of now, the ship is still scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale on April 5, as was previously planned. On the same day, the 155,889-gross-ton vessel is scheduled to head back out to sea for a 3-night sailing to Nassau, Bahamas and CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination.

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Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. The Freedom-class ship will continue to offer 3-5 night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Fort Lauderdale until May 4, when the vessel will switch its homeport to New York City, from where it will offer Bermuda cruises. The Coast Guard confirmed to The Post it is still conducting a search and rescue operation in the waters off Cuba. A 40-year-old man went overboard from an MSC Cruises ship on Wednesday, marking the second time since November that someone has fallen from one of the cruise liner's ships. "All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the team member's family at this difficult time," the cruise line shared in a statement with CBS News Miami.

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Ronnie Peale Jr., 35, went overboard from a Carnival Magic cruise ship traveling off the coast of Florida on Monday, the Coast Guard said. The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a Virginia man who fell from a cruise ship balcony earlier this week. Carnival crew searched the ship Thursday but were unsuccessful, later deciding to retrace the ship's route to find the missing guest.

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"The Jayhawk aircrew hoisted the man onto the helicopter and transferred him to awaiting emergency medical services at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport," a statement from the Coast Guard read. The ship was on its way to Cozumel, a Mexican island in the Caribbean, and was released by the Coast Guard to continue to its destination after the rescue was made. "We have informed the U.S. Coast Guard and are providing assistance to the guest’s family that was traveling with him," they added. Hunter has previously produced digital content for local and national outlets, covering several topics from breaking news and current events to politics and pop culture. BSO's Homicide and Crime Scene units have responded to Port Everglades to investigate, while the U.S.

LA FAYETTE, ALABAMA -- James Michael Grimes is speaking out for the first time in an exclusive interview with ABC News after going overboard on a Carnival cruise ship after being missing for almost 20 hours. Authorities say the man who recently disappeared from a Carnival cruise ship appeared to have jumped overboard. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry.

The ship was on its way to Cozumel, a Mexican island in the Caribbean, and was released by the Coast Guard to continue to its destination. It can be a harrowing experience to hear the phrase "man overboard" whilst cruising. That phrase will send crew members into action mode and can instill fear or worry into passengers jolted from their vacation mindset.

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"We offer our most sincere condolences to Mr. Peale's family and friends." While a passenger going overboard situation does affect the tenor of the cruise -- people will be talking about it around the ship and at dinner -- the staff will do everything in its power to get the atmosphere back to normal. Shout out and find a crew member -- any crew member -- as soon as possible.

What Does the Ship Do to Try to Rescue the Passenger?

The United States Coast Guard has begun a search and rescue mission for a man who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. In the past few years, most cruise lines have enacted onboard safety measures and surveillance systems to help reduce the risk of overboard deaths. “The early morning was definitely somber as so many people came out of their cabins to stare at the sea, hoping to be able to aid in finding the person,” said Amy Phelps Fouse, a passenger on the ship. This is at least the sixth person to go overboard a cruise ship in the past three months. The 230,000-ton cruise ship was two days into its seven-day itinerary after it left Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday. The ship is currently south of Cuba, according to cruise tracking data.

"We've been told the coast guard and helicopters are still out searching in the ocean, in the area where the man went." Brad Hardy, from Mount Isa, said he was on deck 14 of the cruise ship when he heard the emergency broadcast. The passenger, according to the Coast Guard, turned out to be James Grimes, 28, who had been traveling with his parents and siblings on the five-day cruise.

After searching more than 5,171 square miles over the course of 60 hours, the Coast Guard said Wednesday night that it has suspended search efforts for Peale. Last month, a 23-year-old man who felt seasick fell overboard from the MSC Euribia cruise ship while crossing the North Sea in Europe and was presumed dead. In 2023, about 31 million passengers traveled on a cruise, and at least 10 people went overboard, with two of them surviving, Business Insider reported. The chances of falling overboard on a cruise ship are extremely low. The cruise ship has 18 decks and can accommodate up to 3,634 passengers. The man was a passenger on the Carnival Magic cruise ship, which was about 186 miles east of Jacksonville when he fell into the water.

If you are out on deck or have a balcony cabin on the side of the ship where the emergency responders are searching, you will likely see lights sweeping the area. For one thing, the ship will issue an emergency broadcast to muster its crew. Among the International Flags and Pennants used for maritime signaling, the flag for "O" or "Oscar" indicates man overboard when flown alone. Some vessels have a specific man overboard flagpole where this code flag is flown.

The only way you risk a fall is if you're standing on furniture to peer over the side or climbing somewhere you're not supposed to. It's not possible for you to trip over a door frame or slip on a wet deck and fall off of a vessel. A Royal Caribbean Cruise Line spokesperson confirmed the Quantum of the Seas departed Brisbane on April 12 and is scheduled to arrive in Honolulu on April 28.

In March, a body was recovered after a man jumped overboard from Carnival Horizon, and the Coast Guard suspended a search for a man who jumped overboard from the line's Mardi Gras ship in April. FORT LAUDERDALE — A search is underway for a cruise ship crewmember who went overboard while the vessel was still at sea before docking in South Florida this weekend. It's crucial to then alert a crew member that you witnessed a man overboard and have the crew alert the bridge. With this information, the bridge officers can identify the exact position of the ship at that time, so it can return to that location to search for the missing guest. "The decision to suspend the active search efforts pending further development is never one we take lightly," Coast Guard District Seven search and rescue mission coordinator Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hooper said in a statement.

"All the staff just dropped everything and ran to every possible vantage point on the ship," Mr Hardy said. "To be real, for me personally it was very surreal and quite sad. It was quite confronting, we were all out trying to spot anything to help the staff. "At about 11pm, midnight, we observed the vessel slowing down and turning around on our maps. Ms. White pictured the unknown passenger alone in the water and felt sick to her stomach.