Two Holland America cruise ship workers are killed in unexplained incident in engineering area of Nieuw Amsterdam while it was docked in Bahamas

Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship’s engineering space, the cruise line said.

The unidentified crew members died Friday while the Florida-based Nieuw Amsterdam was off Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Holland America said.

Authorities were notified and the cause of the accident is being investigated, the cruise line said. Crew members were offered counselling.

“All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our team members at this difficult time,” the company said.

“The safety and well-being of all guests and crew is the company’s absolute priority.”

The cruise line did not provide further details about the crew members. He later said the Bahamas Maritime Authority was leading the investigation.

The ship departed Fort Lauderdale on March 16 for a seven-night voyage.

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