CMV carries out investigation ‘at the highest level’ following freak wave tragedy
CMV has said it is carrying out an investigation at the highest level following a freak wave which led to the death of a passenger on the Marco Polo ship.
The cruise line denies that the ship or its equipment was substandard or unseaworthy when water crashed through a window during Friday’s storms killing 85 year-old James Swinstead.
It said in addition to its own investigation, the Bahamas Flag Administration sent a marine surveyor for its own investigation which included interviewing the master and crew involved on Sunday.
The UK police have also interviewed the master and are conducting an investigation for the UK coroner and the Port Health authority inspected the vessel’s health systems.
CMV said: "If there had been any issue regarding the vessel’s ability to go to sea, then CMV would have not hesitated to have cancelled the next cruise.
"Allegations that the ship or its equipment was substandard or unseaworthy are denied. This has not been supported by any of the investigations or evidence gathered. Once all investigations have been completed the company can provide further information.
"The vessel was unfortunately hit by a freak wave during a storm on the 14 February 2014, notwithstanding the precautions being taken in accordance with the vessel’s safety management systems and good seamanship procedures.
"CMV is committed to passenger safety and if there are lessons which can be learned from this incident then the company will work with the authorities to improve the safety and comfort of our passengers and crew which is and will always be of paramount importance to the company."
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