SPIRIT OF BALTIMORE

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Captain suspended from duty

Spirit Cruises suspended the captain of the "Spirit of Baltimore" which crashed into a dock in Maryland. Two of the 412 passengers on board had suffered minor injuries. They were taken to a hospital and have since been released. The dock was damaged and two small boats were scratched by the ship which did not incur any significant damage and has been cleared to sail. Future cruises will go on as scheduled. An investigation of 10 years' worth of records showed nearly half a dozen cases during which authorities looked into the "Spirit of Baltimore". Five months ago, the U.S. Coast Guard investigated the ship after a similar incident occured. In these cases, the ultimate responsibility lies with the captain. The Coast Guard will also review human error as a potential factor in the incident.

Coaust Guard launched investigation into allision

The Coast Guard was investigating the allision of the "Spirit of Baltimore" with the pier at Henderson Wharf Marina in Baltimore, in the morning of Aug 28, 2016. The vessel's hull sustained cosmetic damage, and 60 feet of pier were damaged. Coast Guard investigators from Sector Maryland-National Capital Region started investigating the incident and assessing the damage to the vessel and pier. Report with photos: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2878422/

With party aboard, Spirit of Baltimore cruise ship crashes into Fells Point pier

pirit of Baltimore cruise ship sheared off about 60 feet of a pier in Fells Point as it was returning to its berth Sunday, the Coast Guard said. More than 400 guests and crew were aboard the Inner Harbor cruise ship for a midnight soiree with DJs, dancing and cocktails called an "All Linen Affair." Two guests were hospitalized with minor injuries and released, Spirit Cruises said in a statement. "Spirit Cruises takes the safety of our passengers, community and shipmates very seriously. The company is conducting a full investigation and cooperating fully with the United States Coast Guard," the statement said. Kenneth Barner was on board the Spirit of Baltimore during the collision. "You felt a stuttering, like some grinding, then you looked and you saw wood flying up in the air," the New Jersey man said. Video report on http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fells-pier-damaged-20160828-story.html