"Fatal Incident: Investigation Underway for Deaths of Two Holland America Crew Members on Bahamas Cruise Ship"

Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an "incident" in the engineering space while the ship was at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Maritime Authority is investigating the deaths, and the cruise line expressed deep sadness and prioritized the safety and welfare of its guests and crew. Deaths on cruise ships are rare, with statistics showing that 623 people died on cruise ships between 2000 and 2019, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were numerous outbreaks on cruise ships.