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THIS! Being cool, and accepting that this is a giant machine on a giant ocean where Shit Happens. Props! I'd do the same (not too sure about the wife, heh).

So don't be a sue-happy American and just accept that shit happens. Show those around you that they can be Good People too, by not joining the class.

Source: American, who cruises, and has Shit Happen.

Edit: reading more... shit shouldn't happen in bags, and sounds like the Shit Happens plan is insufficent (unsurprising). Emergency power can't cover plumbing? A couple of 2kW generators can turn pumps. Hmm...