Cruise ship pax injured

PRINCESS Cruises has reported that Crown Princess experienced an unexpected list to starboard between Port Canaveral and New York around 15h30 on July 18. The company says a number of passengers sustained ‘serious injuries’, including cuts, bruises and fractures. The vessel has returned to Port Canaveral to transfer the more seriously affected passengers to a medical facility ashore. The line says it is investigating the cause of the list and says the watertight integrity of the ship has not been compromised, and it is safe for passengers to remain onboard while the ship is alongside in Port Canaveral. The cruise will be terminated in Port Canaveral, and arrangements made to return the passengers home. A full refund will be given to passengers, together with a full reimbursement of any additional expenses, says Princess Cruises. Kate Nathan (katen@nowmedia.co.za)