Tyler Bowman

Given all of the safety precautions in place, it’s hard to imagine that someone could fall overboard while on a giant cruise ship. Yet, it happens. Surprisingly, dozens of people fall overboard each year (not counting the pandemic-year suspension). So, exactly how does someone fall off a cruise ship? Let’s explore the ways. A voyage …

Due to their enormous size, cruise ships require an astonishing amount of power to keep them moving through the water. While cruise ships are generally not designed for speed, they do possess the ability to travel at higher speeds than their average cruising speed to escape adverse weather or assist other ships needing help. So, …