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  2. Disembarkation - Wikipedia

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    Military debarking procedures, even in non-combat zones, can be quite complex. [6] [7] In addition to routine operations, debarking can be conducted under fire as part of amphibious assaults, such as that of the Normandy landings during World War II. In such cases, it is vital that cargo be loaded so it can be unloaded in the order needed ...

  3. Embarkation - Wikipedia

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    The act of embarkation or disembarkation is related to various legal issues such a liability for accidents, or in relation to immigration and refugee status. [3] [4] Generally liability for an accident prior to embarkation or boarding, such as during a security check is considered to not be part of the embarkation system. [5]

  4. Port - Wikipedia

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    A cruise home port is the port where cruise ship passengers board (or embark) to start their cruise and disembark the cruise ship at the end of their cruise. It is also where the cruise ship's supplies are loaded for the cruise, which includes everything from fresh water and fuel to fruits, vegetables, champagne, and any other supplies needed ...

  5. Cruise ship - Wikipedia

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    Historically, the cruise ship business has been volatile. The ships are large capital investments with high operating costs. A persistent decrease in bookings can put a company in financial jeopardy. Cruise lines have sold, renovated, or renamed their ships to keep up with travel trends. Cruise lines operate their ships almost constantly.

  6. Debark - Wikipedia

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    Debark or debarking may refer to: Disembarkation, to leave or offload a ship; Devocalization of dogs to reduce the volume of their barking sound;

  7. What happens when a passenger dies on a cruise ship? - AOL

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    The key point here is a ‘suitable’ port, and cruise blogger Jenni Fielding, also known as Cruise Mummy, says it needs to be somewhere that is willing and able to inspect the body, provide a ...

  8. I've been on more than 20 cruises. Here are the 9 things I ...

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    After going on over 20 cruises and stopping at many ports, I know to avoid spending money on unlimited drink packages and overpriced spa products.

  9. Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z) - Wikipedia

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    Also ship's magazine. The ammunition storage area aboard a warship. magnetic bearing An absolute bearing using magnetic north. magnetic north The direction towards the North Magnetic Pole. Varies slowly over time. maiden voyage The first voyage of a ship in its intended role, i.e. excluding trial trips. Maierform bow A V-shaped bow introduced in the late 1920s which allowed a ship to maintain ...