Most passengers never think about it — but cruise ships, cargo vessels, and even military ships face this situation more often than you’d expect. In this video, we break down the real maritime protocols that activate the moment a death is reported onboard.
From Operation Rising Star, to morgues hidden deep within cruise ships, to how captains handle deaths on cargo vessels with no medical staff, we explore the entire process step-by-step.
We also examine crime scenes at sea, jurisdiction issues, repatriation, body preservation, and real cases — including the 2022 death that shocked passengers and sparked a lawsuit.
Whether it’s a natural death, a suspicious case, or a tragedy on a remote vessel, the goal is always the same: preserve dignity, follow protocol, and bring them home.
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00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Patreon Ad
02:06 – The Immediate Protocol
03:30 – The Jurisdiction issue
04:49 – What About The Body?
07:05 – What Happens After?
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