Captain The Diamond Princess dies surprisingly during cruise

Captain The Diamond Princess dies surprisingly during cruise

Keelung, Taiwan - The captain of the "Diamond Princess", Michele Bartolomei, died on May 19, 2025 during a cruise. This happened in the port of Keung, Taiwan, where Bartolomei suddenly suddenly suddenly affected medical emergency. At that time, the boat was on a 19-day trip through Asia, which included stations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. The 52-year-old was about to celebrate his 30th anniversary at Princess Cruises, where he worked for almost three decades.

The incident occurred on the night of May 19, when an emergency call was sent via the on -board loudspeaker system at 2 a.m. to alert paramedics on deck 4. Passengers did not notice the critical Situation at first. In the morning they learned about his death while entering the port of Taipei. Princess Cruises confirmed the incident in an official statement.

reactions on board

After Bartolomeis death, all passengers received a letter in their cabins, in which the crew expressed their "deep grief" about the loss. It was also announced that Staff Captain Salvatore Macera would take command of the ship. Macera emphasized that the security and the well -being of the passengers had top priority. The current travel plans stipulate that the cruise will continue in Yokohama until May 25th.

The entire crew, which was considered the "second family" of the captain by many passengers, was severely affected by his sudden departure. The Princess Cruises shipping company has also promised support for the crew and the family of the late captain.

about the "Diamond Princess"

The "Diamond Princess" was put into service in 2004 and drives under British flag. The ship offers space for around 2,700 passengers and it became known during the Corona pandemic in 2020 when it was put under quarantine in Yokohama. The current trip to Asia with several stops is a welcome change for many passengers, despite the tragic incident.

So far, the cause of death is Bartolomeis unknown. He lived in Canada and had a passion for fishing. The news about his death was shared on social media and the crew expressed their condolences to the Bartolomei family. A tragic day that leaves the cruise company and the passengers in grief.

The complete report on the incident can be found at Kölnische Stadt-Anzeiger , while RTL presents further details about the medical emergency and its effects: href = "https://www.rtl.de/news/ Medizinischer-notfall-auf-der-diamond-kapitaen-michele-bartolomei-stirt-kreuzfahrschiff-id4370113.html"> RTL .