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Initially bound for a European cruise, the Iona responded to a distress call after the Verity went down after a collision with another vessel. Details on how or why the ship capsized were not released at the time of publication. The ship is continuing on its six-day itinerary and plans to stop in Amber Cove today as initially planned.
Search for missing people
The Carnival cruise ship was en route towards Cozumel, Mexico when officers spotted the capsized boat. Captain Francesco Fiorentino’s officers and crew immediately notified the Belize Coast Guard, lowering one of its onboard tenders into the water along with local Belize tenders. Crew members aboard the Carnival Vista saved six men who were stranded in the ocean near the Dominican Republic after their small cargo vessel capsized overnight. The ship’s officers spotted the six men on a life raft, conducted a successful rescue, and notified Coast Guard authorities in the Dominican Republic about the missing crew members. For Concordia survivor Georgia Ananias, the COVID-19 infections are just the latest evidence that passenger safety still isn’t a top priority for the cruise ship industry.
Regulatory and industry response
Their condition is unknown, but they will undoubtedly be given food, water, and medical care as necessary. GIGLIO, Italy — Ten years have passed since the Costa Concordia cruise ship slammed into a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio. But for the passengers on board and the residents who welcomed them ashore, the memories of that harrowing, freezing night remain vividly etched into their minds.
Rescue
In July 2014, the ship was refloated using sponsons (flotation tanks) welded to her sides, and was towed 320 kilometres (200 mi) to her home port of Genoa for scrapping, which was completed in July 2017. An investigation focused on shortcomings in the procedures followed by Costa Concordia's crew and the actions of her captain, Francesco Schettino, who left the ship prematurely. He left about 300 passengers on board the sinking vessel, most of whom were rescued by helicopter or motorboats in the area. Despite receiving its own share of criticism, Costa Cruises and its parent company, Carnival Corporation, did not face criminal charges. Carnival Dream was leaving Belize City after visiting on Wednesday, May 17, when the ship’s officers spotted a capsized boat with a large group in distress. Carnival Dream spotted a small capsized craft near Belize on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, and assisted in the rescue of all 17 people in distress.
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They were found to be in good condition before they were transferred to the Belize Coast Guard. Ananias and her family declined Costa’s initial $14,500 compensation offered to each passenger and sued Costa, a unit of U.S.-based Carnival Corp., to try to cover the cost of their medical bills and therapy for the post-traumatic stress they have suffered. But after eight years in the U.S. and then Italian court system, they lost their case.
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Currently on a six-day itinerary from Port Canaveral, Carnival Vista remains committed to passenger safety and assisting in ongoing search efforts for the missing crew. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world.
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The officials launched a search for the remaining crew members and advised Carnival Vista to return to its route. Coast Guard officials confirmed they later rescued the six additional crew members. The officers of the cruise ship under the direction of Captain Paolo Severini altered the ship’s course after receiving the emergency alert.
This is also the time of year when more cruise ships are operating in the Caribbean, making it easier to spot makeshift craft and render aid as necessary. Sometimes, small boats are not in significant distress and can refuse aid if preferred. For example, in March, Carnival Celebration offered rescue to an overcrowded refugee boat near Cozumel, but those aboard refused the aid and were able to continue on their way. In these instances, cruise ship may still offer emergency supplies, and they will report the encounters to the appropriate authorities. Carnival Vista rescued six crew members from a capsized cargo vessel overnight, but six additional crew members are still missing.
Costa Concordia disaster
They were holding onto debris of the vessel, named Two Brothers, which sank approximately 30 miles north of Puerto Plata. Following the conclusion of the righting operation, the ship was kept on the platform while further inspections were made and the starboard sponsons attached. The final mad scramble to evacuate the listing liner and then the extraordinary generosity of Giglio islanders who offered shoes, sweatshirts and shelter until the sun rose and passengers were ferried to the mainland. At the end of April, the ship had another medical evacuation during which a sudden squall blew in and nearly caused the catastrophic crash of a US Coast Guard helicopter, though the aircraft was able to recover and return to base safely. After the weather cleared, a second crew was dispatched to complete the evacuation.
The USCG launched a search, and released Carnival Vista to continue on its itinerary. It is not known whether the rescued crew members have remained aboard the cruise ship or if they were transferred to Coast Guard authorities. It is also possible they will be turned over to the appropriate authorities at the ship’s next port of call, Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. Under the direction of Captain Paolo Severini and in the coordination of Carnival’s Fleet Operations Center in Miami, Carnival Vista’s officers immediately changed the ship’s course when an emergency alert was received by an onboard monitoring system. Officers on board spotted six men on a life raft and stopped to bring them on board. The Carnival team informed Coast Guard officials about the additional missing crew members.
On Thursday, Carnival Vista will visit Grand Turk, before returning to Port Canaveral on Saturday, December 16.
Carnival Vista’s home port is in Port Canaveral, Florida, and sails weekly Caribbean voyages. We’ve got you covered with trusted maritime and offshore news from wherever you are. Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe. In March, Carnival Valor’s crew also saved three Hondurans from a small boat adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. Earlier this month, an 86-year-old male guest was evacuated from the ship with “side effects from ingesting a battery,” an unusual reason for any cruise medical evacuation. After ensuring the rescue of all individuals in distress, Carnival Dream was able to continue on its way to its next port of call, Cozumel, Mexico, approximately 230 miles (370 kilometers) north-northeast of Belize City.
A total of 17 people were rescued, with no injuries or serious medical conditions. The overturned craft appeared to be overcrowded, though there was sufficient lifesaving gear distributed to all individuals, male and female. There is no indication of whether the incident involved a local tour boat, recreational vessel, or migrant craft. Carnival Dream assisted local Belize tenders in rescuing more than a dozen people stranded on a capsized craft.
