A Filipino crew member who went missing from a cruise ship bound for Brazil has been found dead five days after his disappearance, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday, March 6.
A 37-year-old crew member from Bangladesh has died of a heart attack aboard a TUI Cruises ship while it was docked in Trieste, Italy, according to Italian media reports.
The incident occurred during the night of February 13, with emergency medical services responding after the ship’s onboard medical team initially provided first aid. However, despite their efforts, the crew member, who worked as a cleaner, could not be saved.
It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Antonio Russo, the Food and Beverage Director on Adventure of the Seas. This tragic information was shared with us by a crew member who wished to remain anonymous. Antonio passed away during the ship’s recent six-day Caribbean cruise after suffering a heart attack. He was only 53 years old.
A passenger aboard an MSC Cruises cruise ship, which was hosting a corporate charter cruise for MAG Seguros, passed away on Thursday, January 9, after suffering a sudden illness. The ship MSC Orchestra set sail from Rio de Janeiro the previous evening for a celebration marking the 190th anniversary of MAG Seguros, a company specializing in Life Insurance and Pension Funds.
A medical emergency aboard a Silversea Cruises ship docked at Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal has left a 66-year-old American tourist dead, local media reported. The incident occurred late on January 4 when the man collapsed in his cabin aboard the Silver Dawn, prompting an immediate response from the ship’s staff.
A Royal Caribbean passenger, identified as Michael Virgil, died shortly after being detained following a chaotic incident aboard the Navigator of the Seas. Witnesses claim Virgil, reportedly intoxicated, displayed violent and disruptive behavior shortly after boarding the ship.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but reports indicate that Virgil experienced a medical emergency after being restrained by ship security. Despite efforts to assist him, he did not survive.
Two crew members were injured, and others ran to hide from a drunk passenger who began terrorizing them onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Navigator of the Seas. The incident happened in the guest corridors less than an hour after the ship departed the port of San Pedro.
The sudden and mysterious death of a young crew member aboard Disney cruise ship has left her family and friends searching for answers. Gessica Disertore, a 27-year-old pastry chef from Italy, was on her first contract when tragedy struck on September 27, 2023. Her roommate found her lifeless body hanging in their cabin—a scene ruled a suicide by U.S. authorities. However, numerous inconsistencies raise serious doubts about the circumstances of her death.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of a crew member aboard the Margaritaville Islander. The tragic event occurred during a general emergency crew drill while the ship was docked in Cozumel, Mexico.
The crew member, from Indonesia and part of the AB Deck Department, was found unresponsive on the deck following the drill.
While the details remain unclear, it appears he sustained fatal injuries during the lowering of a lifeboat.
Early this month, a 32-year-old Brazilian staff member, tragically took his own life after being fired by the jewelry retail company Effy. Known for his charisma and talent, Francisco Budny Macedo was deeply dedicated to his work. He was employed as an assistant shopping ambassador for Effy Jewellery/HFGM and his last contract was on the Holland America Line cruise ship Eurodam.
In a heartfelt message, Francisco's family shared the news of his passing:
