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Royal Caribbean cancelled the next three scheduled sailings of Oasis of the Seas due to the extra time needed to repair damage made to the ship by a crane that fell on it.

While docked in Freeport, Bahamas for scheduled work on Monday, a crane fell onto the ship. Because of that, sailings planned for April 7, April 14 and April 21 are canceled.

The Bahamas Paradise cruise ship Grand Classica has gone to Freeport, Bahamas to help the crew members who were stranded at the shipyard to provide accommodations and assistance following an accident where a crane hit Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

According to WPBF, due to visa and passport issues, the crew members were transferred to its sister ship, the Grand Classica. 

Nearly a day after a large construction crane fell onto Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, it appears eight people were injured as a result of the accident.

The Bahamas Tribune reports eight persons were taken to hospital. Five were injured, and three were brought in as “non-fatal drowning” patients.

Reports and video from the Bahamas indicate a large crane fell and hit Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas while the ship is undergoing minor repairs.

The incident happened today at shortly after noon. It is unknown at this time if there is any damage to Oasis of the Seas.

The Bahamas Press posted a video showing a crane leaning up against the side of the cruise ship.

Royal Caribbean jumped into the April Fools spirit with the announcement of the launch of its first aircraft, Master of the Skies.

Master of the Skies will join Royal Caribbean's fleet in 2022, and offer passengers cloud-class. Top tier fliers can enjoy extra leg room in the Ultimate Family Suite including a child-friendly ‘paradise’ that features air-hockey, a LEGO mural, video games, a whirlpool and dining area.

A New Jersey couple sailing on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas say the cruise ship forced them to stay in Mexico when one of them got sick with a bleeding stomach ulcer.

The ship's medical staff were unable to treat her, so they opted to transfer her to a hospital.

The couple spent more than $3,400 getting home after riding in the back of a cab during a five-hour trip through the country trying to catch a plane to get back home.

Royal Caribbean has released new construction photos that show off the progress being made on its newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas.

Spectrum of the Seas under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The ship is scheduled to be delivered in April 2019.

Royal Caribbean International has scheduled one of its cruise ships to visit the international seaport of Currimao in Ilocos Norte this year. 

Ilocos is a region in the Philippines, encompassing the northwestern coast of Luzon island. It’s known for its historic sites, beaches and the well-preserved Spanish colonial city of Vigan. 

Dating from the 16th century, Vigan’s Mestizo district is characterized by cobblestone streets and mansions with wrought-iron balconies. Farther north, Laoag City is a jumping-off point for the huge La Paz Sand Dunes.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2019. The annual ranking examines C-suite and board diversity as well as employer diversity policies.