Cruise Ship Incidents: A Chronology

August 29, 2016: Mechanical Failure on Alaska Cruise

While en route from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Victoria, British Columbia, a cruise ship experienced a mechanical failure. The exact nature of the failure and the impact on passengers and crew are unknown.

August 29, 2016: Cruise Ship Passengers Arrested for Drug Crimes

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested two cruise passengers on outstanding warrants for drug crimes when the ship arrived in port. The passengers were identified as a 35-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both from California.

December 25, 2016: Medical Evacuation off San Diego

A 50-year-old male passenger was medevaced from a cruise ship approximately 27 miles southwest of San Diego, California. The passenger was reportedly suffering from a medical emergency, and a helicopter was dispatched to transport him to a nearby hospital.

February, 2017: Woman Goes Overboard from Carnival Triumph

A 44-year-old woman is missing after she was seen going overboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. The woman was reportedly last seen on the ship's pool deck on Sunday afternoon. A search and rescue operation was conducted, but no trace of the woman has been found.

February, 2017: Damage to Royal Caribbean's Ship Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's ship Anthem of the Seas sustained damage after encountering high winds and rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship's windows were shattered, and some cabins were flooded. The damage forced the ship to return to port early, and several passengers reported injuries.