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Two Crew Members Die on Holland America Cruise Ship, Fire Breaks Out

Miami, FL – March 22, 2024

Two crew members have died and a fire has broken out on a Holland America cruise ship, according to the company. The incident occurred on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, which was on a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean. The ship was approximately 150 miles off the coast of Florida when the incident occurred. The two crew members who died were a 29-year-old male and a 35-year-old female. Their names have not been released. The fire broke out in the ship's engine room. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The ship has returned to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The passengers have been disembarked and are being provided with assistance. Holland America is cooperating with the investigation into the incident. The company has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased crew members.