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Silver Spirit Safely Towed to Piraeus After Engine Problems
The cruise ship, Silver Spirit, experienced engine problems on Wednesday, during the last leg of the 7 Night roundtrip voyage to Athens, reports Ekathimerini.
Royal Caribbean Ship Evacuates U.S. Citizens In Israel
This morning, a cruise ship arrived at the port of Haifa to carry out a humanitarian mission to evacuate U.S. citizens who wish to leave Israel due to the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has informed residents that the voyage is subject to available space, and those permitted to depart will be allocated a place on the ship, which will set sail for Limassol, Cyprus.
8-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Falls into Gap Between Cruise Ship and Dock
A terrifying incident unfolded at the port of Salerno, Italy, on October 3rd, when an 8-year-old boy narrowly escaped a tragic fate. The boy had disembarked from a cruise ship with his family at the Salerno Maritime Station, when a simple and innocent moment turned into a terrifying ordeal when the young boy slipped and fell into the water in the small gap separating the dock from the ship.
Aida Cruise Ship Provides Emergency Assistance to Refugees
The cruise ship Aida Blu aided a small yacht overcrowded with refugees off the coast of Sicily on Monday. The yacht, carrying approximately 40 refugees, approached the cruise ship and was secured alongside Aida Blu. A spokesperson for Aida Cruises addressed the situation, stating that the captain had previously been asked to provide emergency assistance by the Italian authorities.
Pacific Explorer Comes to the Aid of Distressed Yacht
The cruise ship Pacific Explorer which departed Auckland on Friday, had to divert its course and respond to a distress call from a New Zealand-flagged yacht, which had a broken mast.
Tragically, one life was lost during the incident involving the distressed yacht. Maritime New Zealand's Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed.
Baby Medevacked from Cruise Ship Near Port of Kotor
In a remarkable display of swift coordination and emergency response, a nine-month-old baby, a British citizen, was successfully evacuated from the cruise ship Marella Explorer, due to health problems. The urgent action was carried out by the Coordination Center for Search and Rescue at Sea, which includes the Maritime Safety and Port Management Authority (UPSUL).
Carnival Dream Crew Assists in Rescue of 17 People on Capsized Boat
The crew of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Dream came to the rescue of 17 individuals who found themselves stranded in the Belize Channel after their boat capsized. The incident occurred while the Carnival Dream was en route to the island of Cozumel, when the ship's vigilant officers spotted the distressed group and the capsized boat.
Coast Guard Medevacs Guest Who Ingested Battery On Carnival Dream
An unusual medical emergency occurred on the cruise ship Carnival Dream on May 6, 2023, which resulted in a recommended medical evacuation by the US Coast Guard. The incident involved an 86-year-old male guest who ingested a battery, causing gastrointestinal issues and other side effects.
Oceania Marina Crew Member Medically Evacuated In Greece
A crew member onboard Oceania Marina was medically evacuated in Greece after experiencing an urgent medical condition.