July 26: Titan Cruise Lines, owners of the Ocean Jewel, officially discontinues passenger operations at the St Petersburg port but continues to ferry passengers out of John's Pass in Treasure Island. May 3: The Patriot, a catamaran in training for the Ocean Jewel, strikes the bridge barriers. April 22-23: The Coast Guard reports bad weather contributed to two accidents when the 149-passenger Friendship IV brushed against the northern bridge pilings, causing superficial damage to the bridge. April 23: 550 passengers on the Ocean Jewel are stranded overnight when the weather is too rough for the shuttles to make the trip. April 9: The Friendship IV, an 80-foot catamaran ferrying passengers out to the Ocean Jewel, veers into a barrier at the base of John's Pass Bridge while avoiding a smaller boat, causing about $50,000 in damage. The gambling ship is back at sea two days later after complying with regulations. 25: The Ocean Jewel is detained at port when the Coast Guard finds numerous fire safety infractions. 13, 2005: High winds and rough seas keep the shuttles from operating, forcing the gambling ship itself to return to shore with more than 300 people aboard. 5, 2004: A tram that carries passengers of the Ocean Jewel from the dock to the parking garage catches fire no one is injured. 22, 2004: The Ocean Jewel takes its first trip into international waters to begin gambling operations.
