Maritime Lawyer

Norwegian Cruise Lines has been ordered to pay the victims of a 2003 cruise ship accident more than $13 million.

The accident occurred in 2003 when a boiler on one of the cruise ships exploded. The accident ended up killing 8 workers and injuring 10 others.

In addition to the $13 million in restitution, the federal judge also ordered the company to pay a $1 million fine. A follow-up hearing will be held on June first to determine additional restitution issues.

The accident occurred in May of 2003 while the SS Norway was at the Port of Miami-Dade. While there, one of the 4 boilers on the ship exploded which sent super-heated steam and oil through parts of the ship. The workers that died all suffered from severe burns, according to the coroner’s office.

If you have been injured while on a cruise ship, please contact the maritime lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.