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Australian authorities inspected Carnival Encounter after a whistleblower turned over hundreds of crew complaints.
After a thorough inspection, Carnival was cleared of any wrongdoing or misconduct toward crew members.
The ship is now on its way to Singapore, where it will undergo routine maintenance in dry dock.
After an unidentified crew member sounded the alarm, Carnival Encounter received a surprise visit from officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Darwin, Australia, on February 9, 2026.
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