Carnival Corp. is shaking up its management team in an effort to rebuild its business after a deadly accident and several other mishaps drove passengers away.

The cruise line operator said Monday that Howard Frank will step down as chief operating officer to take on a new role as special adviser to the CEO and chairman. Alan Buckelew, president and CEO of Princess Cruises, will take over as chief operations officer of Carnival Corp. & PLC on Dec. 1.