The Emerald Princess – operated by the Bermudan-registered firm Princess Cruise Lines Limited – was docked at Port Otago on February 9 last year carrying 3115 passengers on a tour between Australia and New Zealand. The crewman was killed on board the cruise ship Emerald Princess. PRINCESS CRUISE LINES FAILINGSFailed to ensure a proper risk assessment for managing pressure vessels aboard the Emerald Princess. After a Maritime New Zealand investigation, Princess Cruise Lines were charged with causing a maritime product to be maintained or serviced in a manner that caused unnecessary danger or risk to other people. Princess Cruise Lines subsequently pleaded guilty to the charge and came before the court today for sentencing.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 26, 2018 21:45 UTC