On July 27th, 2020, a cruise ship hit the dock in Jamaica, causing serious damage to the vessel and the pier. The incident happened at around 11:30 am local time when the ship, which had been moored at Montego Bay’s commercial port, suddenly lurched forward and slammed into the pier. The impact was so strong that it left a gaping hole in the side of the vessel and caused serious damage to the dock.
Witnesses on shore reported that they heard a loud crash followed by shouts from crew members on board. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by local authorities, but initial reports suggest that it could have been due to a technical malfunction or human error.
The ship has been identified as “The Grandeur of the Seas” and is owned by Royal Caribbean International, one of the world’s largest cruise companies. According to reports, there were close to 3,000 passengers and 1,200 crew members on board when it crashed into the pier. Fortunately no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far but many passengers were shaken up by what happened.
“We are deeply sorry for this experience,” said Richard Fain, chairman of Royal Caribbean International in a statement released after the incident. “We are doing everything in our power to make sure all guests and crew feel safe.” He added that they are “working closely with local authorities” to investigate what happened and ensure similar incidents don’t happen again in future.
The Grandeur of the Seas is currently docked at Montego Bay while repairs are being carried out by teams from Royal Caribbean International. It is expected that it will be back in operation soon with minimal disruption for passengers.
In conclusion, The Grandeur of the Seas was identified as the cruise ship which hit a dock in Jamaica on 27th July 2020; an investigation into what caused this incident is ongoing but initial reports suggest it could have either been due to technical malfunction or human error; fortunately no injuries or fatalities were reported but many passengers were shaken up by what happened; Royal Caribbean International are “working closely with local authorities” to investigate what happened and ensure similar incidents don’t happen again in future.