Cruising As Crew
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What Happens When Someone DIES On A CRUISE SHIP?
🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. - Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step - Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ Hey sailors, WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES ON A CRUISE SHIP? Code Alpha. Operation Rising Star. Cruise ships have a whole system for managing death on board — and most of what you have seen on TikTok only tells part of the story. I spent ten years working on cruise ships. In this video I break down: what the codes actually mean (and which ones vary by cruise line), what happens step by step when a passenger dies, where the body goes, the legal framework families face, and what it is like as crew to hold all of this while the show goes on. SOURCES Newsweek — Cruise Ship Deaths Data: https://www.newsweek.com/cruise-ship-deaths-hundreds-occur-per-year-heres-what-data-reveals-2105958 CDC — Reporting Death on Ships (42 CFR 71.21): https://www.cdc.gov/port-health/php/maritime-guidance/reporting-death-or-illness-on-ships.html Cruise Critic — When a Passenger Dies at Sea: https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/when-a-passenger-dies-at-sea-what-you-need-to-know Vucci Law — Do Cruise Ships Have Morgues: https://thevuccilawgroup.com/articles/do-cruise-ships-have-morgues/ ITIJ — Repatriation Costs: https://www.itij.com/latest/long-read/repatriation-mortal-remains-cruise-liners Wikipedia — Vessel Emergency Codes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vessel_emergency_codes DISCLAIMER: This video is based on personal experience and publicly available sources. Protocols may vary by cruise line. This video does not constitute legal or financial advice. For specific legal questions regarding maritime law, consult a qualified maritime attorney. MUSIC Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Thank you for watching