Most cruise ships from companies are required to have a morgue, and the reason is disturbing.
According to a publication by the New York Times, the morgue is located in the lowest part of the cruise ships and can accommodate from two to ten bodies, depending on the vessel.
Companies must ensure there are measures to store a body until it can be removed from the ship in case a passenger dies.
When a person passes away, the body is taken to the morgue until it can be disembarked at the next port. It is possible that the corpse remains on the ship for the rest of the voyage.
According to The Independent, the code used on cruises to refer to a medical emergency is “Operation Bright Star,” while “Operation Rising Star” means someone has died on board.
Aleksandar Durovic, a ship doctor, told CNN that it is a very exhausting job and demands a lot from the crew.
Durovic explained that medical teams from shore come aboard cruise ships when a death occurs.
“They decide what to do. In some cases, coroners come on board and take the body for an autopsy. It depends on the case,” he said.
“Obviously, the doctor declares the death, but for most medical teams, the person is treated with respect. There is a moment of silence before the body is prepared,” he concluded.
Photos: Pexels. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
