Norwegian Gem

Port Turns Away Cruise Ship with G.I. Outbreak

by maritime-executive.com On March 18, port authorities in St. Maarten refused entry to the Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel Norwegian Gem due to a gastrointestinal virus outbreak on board, citing the "interests of public health.” Following advance reports of an outbreak, a Port St. Maarten port control team boarded the vessel to inspect her. "While onboard,...

Girl, 10, Drowns in Pool Aboard Cruise Ship

By The Associated Press of nytimes.com The U.S. Coast Guard says it's investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl who drowned in a pool aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the Carolinas. Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn told The Associated Press the girl died Sunday...