An injured individual was medically evacuated from the cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2, following an onboard accident. The Latvian Navy Coast Guard carried out the operation, though it has not been confirmed whether the injured person was a passenger or a crew member.
The cruise ship Genting Dream rescued a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on Sunday, September 3rd.
The rescue occurred during the ship's voyage from Singapore to Phuket. Crew members spotted a small boat in distress and saw its occupant signaling for help. They immediately launched a successful rescue operation.
The individual was brought onboard, given food and water, and assessed by the medical team. They are reported to be in stable condition. The cruise line is now coordinating with authorities to transfer the person to shore.
A medical emergency aboard the Carnival Sunshine prompted medical evacuation by the U.S. Coast Guard, as a female passenger required urgent treatment after the ship departed Norfolk, Virginia.
According to multiple passengers posting on social media, the high-risk operation lasted approximately 50 minutes, and took place in challenging conditions with winds exceeding 30 mph and seas reaching 8 to 10 feet, showcasing what one passenger described as an impressive display of skill and discipline by the Coast Guard team.
Yesterday, the crew of Icon of the Seas faced one of their hardest days at sea after a fellow crew member went overboard.
The Oscar alarm sounded just after 7 p.m., and everything stopped. The ship slowed, turned back, and a rescue boat was sent out right away. Everyone watched in silence as life rings were thrown into the water and the rescue team searched the sea to bring their colleague back.
The cruise ship Genting Dream cruise ship joined major emergency response drill held at Phuket Deep Sea Port on July 9.
Cruise passengers often dream of smooth sailings and stress-free vacation. But for some, the journey to board the ship is anything but relaxing. The anxiety of delayed flights, long transfer lines, and looming departure times can take a serious emotional and even physical toll especially when the risk of missing the ship becomes all too real.
On June 29, while returning to Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Dream crew responded to a man overboard alert after a child fell from the ship’s deck and her father jumped in after her. Deck 4 features a jogging track and plexiglass barriers, but the child somehow went overboard. Her father immediately followed in a heroic attempt to save her.
Ten passengers and eight crew from Silversea’s expedition ship Silver Cloud were rescued after being stranded on a remote island off Australia’s northwest coast, reported 1News New Zealand. The unexpected situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon near Adele Island, approximately 100 km north of mainland Western Australia, during a guided zodiac excursion.
Royal Caribbean’s flagship Icon of the Seas made an unexpected return to the Port of Ponce Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement from the Municipality of Ponce, an 80-year-old female passenger from Trinidad & Tobago experienced a medical emergency aboard the world’s largest cruise ship.
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched the first global review of maritime search and rescue (SAR) systems. This groundbreaking initiative aims to assess the current effectiveness of SAR capabilities worldwide and provide long-term, evidence-based recommendations to enhance their resilience and reach.
