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Harmony of the Seas crew member dies in lifeboat drill accidentHarmony of the Seas crew member dies in lifeboat drill accident

A crew member aboard Harmony of the Seas died and four others were injured during a lifeboat drill Tuesday while the world's largest cruise ship was docked at Marseille.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

September 13, 2016

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Royal Caribbean expressed sadness over the incident but did not immediately provide further details.

A company spokeswoman told Seatrade Cruise News it's too early to tell if there will be any itinerary impact. Harmony of the Seas is scheduled to sail at 6 p.m. local time.

The incident follows the death of a Norwegian Cruise Line crewman during a lifeboat drill aboard Norwegian Breakaway in Bermuda in July. In that accident, three others were hospitalized with injuries.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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