After one month intensive care in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ben Buenaventura died from the injuries sustained in the tragic incident when a Norwegian Breakaway lifeboat fell into the water. The incident happened on Jul 20, 2016, during a weekly lifeboat drill while the ship was docked in Kings Wharf, Bermuda. Four crew members were in the lifeboat when line snapped and one crew member, 41-year old, Diogenes Carpio died immediately. Ben Buenaventura was flown to Jackson Memorial Hospital with a fractures to both legs, hip, right arm, punctured lungs and traumatic brain injuries.  Doctors fought for Ben’s life for more than a month, however sadly he succumbed to his injuries and passed away. 

The maritime and admiralty law firm Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A. represents Ben family in a legal case against Norwegian Cruise Line. Ben Buenaventura was working as a waiter on NCL for more than a decade. He leaves behind a wife and 5-year-old son.

May u rest in peace Kabayan.

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