Captain Michele Bartolomei dies surprisingly on cruise to Asia

Captain Michele Bartolomei dies surprisingly on cruise to Asia

Taipei, Taiwan - The sudden death of captain Michele Bartolomei on board the cruise ship "Diamond Princess" has both passengers and crew in deep horror. The incident occurred during a 19-day Asian tour, which included travel stations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. On May 19, the passengers were alerted by a loudspeaker announcement at 2 a.m., which a medical emergency team called to the medical center on deck 4. Hours later it was announced that Bartolomei had died.

Princess Cruises confirmed that he had died of the consequences of a sudden medical emergency. Michele Bartolomei, who stood shortly before his 30th anniversary and had worked in various positions within the shipping company since 1991, leaves a large gap. In his free time, the father of triple was passionate fisherman.

Grief and sympathy

On the day of his death, all passengers received a letter in which the crew announced its "deep grief" about the loss of their captain. The news of Bartolomeis death was also shared on social media, which reinforced the dismay and the shock that the incident triggered. The crew expressed their condolences to the family of Bartolomei, while captain Salvatore Macera took command of the "Diamond Princess".

Despite the tragic incident, the cruise continues. In a statement, Princess Cruises emphasized that the security and the smooth running of the trip had the highest priority.

Michele Bartolomei's exact cause of death is currently still unknown. His long -term career at Princess Cruises and his preference for fishing have made him an estimated personality both under passengers and in a team. Further information on the circumstances of his death is expected from the shipping company.

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