Pirates: In November 2005, pirates fired grenades and machine guns at the Seabourn Spirit off the coast of Somalia. One crew member was injured.
1. Pirates these days are a very rare occurance. I would not worry about this at all. "the ship's crew immediately initiated a trained response and as a result of protective and evasive measures taken, the occupants of the small craft were unable to gain access to Seabourn Spirit. The ship has moved away from the boats and is now sailing from the area. All passengers and crew are safe." This is a statement that was issued from the incident and all staff are trainned for emergency of any nature.
Violent Tilt: The cruise ship Crown Princess abruptly tilted in July, sending items flying and injuring 240. The cruise line said "human error" caused the accident.
2. This is the first listing of a ship reported in years. Human Error can happen in any situation at any time. You flight captain could have a human error and the flight could decend.
Disappearance: One in a spate of passengers that went missing, George Smith, left, vanished on a Royal Caribbean cruise with his wife in July 2005.
3. There has been no report on what actually happened. The wife of this man was found drunk in a hall way on the floor. If you are drinking this much and can not remember things and there are balconies near by, things can happen. Limit yourself, take percautions like you would at home like lock your cabin door and don't leave it open. Lots of people do this and wonder why things come up missing.
Fire: In March, a fire broke out in the Star Princess liner on its way to Jamaica. One person died and 11 others were injured.
4. Smoking is allowed on some ships. This could lead to people being neglectful. But again this can happen anywhere.
Giant Wave: A 70-footer battered the Norwegian Dawn in April 2005, flooding 62 cabins and rattling passengers, four of whom were hurt.
5. Rogue waves are very un-common. They are mostly found in the wide ocean areas like the atlantic and pacific. September is also Hurricane season which could cause waters to rise. Just plan travel during an approprate time.
Man Overboard: Tim Sears last remembers being in the casino on a 2003 Carnival cruise before he awoke in the sea at night. He was rescued after 17 hours.
6. according to reports he was drinking all day. Again you need to limit yourself for alcohol intake. And if you are taking medication don't drink at all. He woke up in the water in just boxers and shirt. I would assume he was getting ready to go to bed, stepped out onto his balcony and flipped over the edge.
Illness: Sickness has swept several cruises. Here, passengers leave the Regal Princess in September 2003 in New York after more than 300 caught a virus.
7. The virus that spread on ships is common in all places. Being that a ship is a condense area it is more easily spread. This virus is cause by people going to the restroom and not washing their hands. They then touch a railing or an elevator button and then you touch it and go eat dinner. Remember to wash your hands and most lines have anti-bacterial gel available all over.
To finish out....I can not say that my responses are the best answer, but you are more likely to be in a car accident than having any of this stuff happen to you. Remember to watch your drinking, wash your hands, lock your cabin door. The pirates, the listing of the ship, and the wave are the most uncommon. The virus and falling over are the two that are more likely. Remember to just keep yourself safe. I just got off my 3rd cruise in 2 years. No problems on any of them. | 
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