article_snippet: Passengers were warned that one of Passengers shipmates had gone overboard on Tuesday evening.
article_snippet: The ship, which was carrying 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew, had to be towed to safety.
article_snippet: Attorney Jim Walker is is representing families of people who have fallen overboard on other cruises.
article_snippet: Attorney Jim Walker said that the industry must do more to ensure passenger safety.
article_snippet: A 'ship overboard system' could be installed, Attorney Jim Walker said.
article_snippet: This would alert the bridge immediately when there is a man overboard, greatly increasing chances of rescue.
article_snippet: Attorney Jim Walker told KHOU.com: 'This type of technology assists the cruise line in realising that a guest has gone overboard such that they can conduct a search and rescue assistance.'
article_snippet: Attorney Jim Walker said that 90 per cent of cruise companies do not use this safety equipment.