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A Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) More than 60 people were “brought overboard” in the Ionian Sea as part of a shipwreck. rescue operation with Greek Officer.
norwegian epic The Hellenic Coast Guard reportedly responded to a distress call on October 22 to help bring “63 individuals to safety”, said cruisemapper,
Greek authorities and the cruise line have not identified the group of people rescued about 75 miles southwest of Zakynthos island.
The ship departed from Civitavecchia, Rome, on October 21 for an 11-day voyage to the Greek islands with scheduled stops in Santorin, Mykonos and Cannes.
epic Diverted her way to assist in the rescue operation, the port call in Antalya was canceled on the instructions of Greek authorities, to facilitate transfer to Kalamata.
Norwegian said in a statement USA Today: “The individuals were brought aboard and cared for by the ship’s crew, who provided medical evaluation, food, and other items for their comfort.
“Following an imperative directive from the Rescue Coordination Centre, the ship proceeded to Kalamata, Greece, where the rescued persons were handed over to Greek authorities.”
It added: “We appreciate our guests’ patience and understanding during this unexpected disruption to their travel.”
Independent Norwegian Cruise Line has been contacted for comment.
This is not the first cruise to lose its way to rescue people stranded at sea.
In September, a Royal Caribbean cruise Rescued a group of people floating on a boat in the ocean after it was diverted to avoid Tropical Storm Imelda.
magic of the sea Had diverted his five-day Bahamas itinerary as a result of dangerous weather.
A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson confirmed the incident. IndependentHe said: “Our crew identified persons in distress in international waters, provided medical care to those rescued and worked closely with the Mexican Coast Guard.”
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