What Cruise Ship Ran Into Dock?

By Michael Ferguson

On the morning of October 15, 2019, a cruise ship ran into a dock in the port of Cozumel, Mexico. The ship, the Vision of the Seas, was on its way to its destination when it collided with a concrete dock. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 am local time.

According to reports from Royal Caribbean, the cruise line that operates the Vision of the Seas, no one was injured in the accident. However, there was significant damage done to both the ship and the dock. A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean stated that they are “working closely with authorities to assess and address any damage caused by this incident”.

The cause of the accident is still unknown, but an investigation is currently underway. Local authorities have released a statement saying that they believe it was due to a mechanical failure on board the ship. They also noted that weather conditions were not a factor in this incident.

Following the accident, passengers aboard the Vision of the Seas were repatriated back to their original port of call in Miami, Florida. The ship has since resumed its voyage and is now on its way to its next scheduled destination.

The incident is still under investigation and more details will be released as they become available. In an effort to ensure passenger safety, Royal Caribbean has implemented additional safety protocols on all of their ships.

Conclusion:

The cruise ship Vision of the Seas ran into a dock in Cozumel, Mexico on October 15th 2019 causing significant damage to both itself and the dock. Authorities are still investigating what caused this accident but have stated weather conditions were not involved. All passengers aboard were safely repatriated back to their original port of call and Royal Caribbean has implemented additional safety protocols on all their ships in response.