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| May 2003 |
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| USA v. Norwegian Cruise Lines |
| Statute(s): Negligence |
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| Summary: On May 25, 2003, the SS Norway was at port in Miami when a boiler explosion killed eight crewmembers and seriously injured 10 others. At the time, it was the worst U.S. maritime accident in a decade. A National Transportation Safety Board report showed that NCL engineers has expressed concern since the late 1990's about the condition of the four boilers, which had a history of cracks, leaks, corrosion and repairs. The NTSB found the primary cause of the accident to be a fracture of a welding, which sent scalding water and steam into adjacent crew berthing areas. |
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| Result: The cruise line was charged in an "information," not a criminal complaint or indictment, which resulted in a misdemeanor charge, not a felony. On May 2, 2008, Norwegian plead guilty and will pay a $500,000 fine. In addition, it has agreed to carry out safety inspections of its vessels with an independent contractor. |
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