Two crew members died in an accident aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship, docked in the Bahamas, with an investigation currently underway to determine the cause.
Two crew members tragically lost their lives in an incident on board the Holland America cruise ship, Nieuw Amsterdam, while it was docked at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The event took place during a seven-night cruise that had departed from Fort Lauderdale on March 16. Although not officially confirmed by Holland America, reports from ABC News suggest that the deaths were caused by an accidental release of steam within the ship’s engineering space.
Authorities have been notified, and an investigation into the exact cause of the accident is currently in progress. In response to the incident, Holland America has made counselling available to the affected crew members and has reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of both its guests and crew. The company also extended its deepest condolences to the families of the crew members who died.
Further details about the incident, including specifics about the victims and the status of the ongoing investigation, have yet to be released by the cruise line.
