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MSC World Europa accident: Over 8,500 people in distress!
Cruise ship MSC World Europa carrying 8,500 people wrecks off Italy. Situation stable, technical problems unclear.
MSC World Europa accident: Over 8,500 people in distress!
The cruise ship “MSC World Europa” got into trouble off the Italian coast today. With over 8,500 people on board, including around 6,500 passengers and over 2,000 crew members, the ship remained anchored off the island of Ponza. The accident, caused by an electrical problem with the engines, occurred at 7:25 a.m. when the ship was about eight nautical miles southwest of Ponza in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Loud faz.net The situation is stable for the time being, despite the technical difficulties.
The ship, which sails under the Maltese flag and belongs to the shipping company MSC Cruises, was traveling on a route from Genoa to Naples. Two tugs are currently on their way to bring the “MSC World Europa” to Naples while technicians on board check the systems. As a precaution, the Italian Coast Guard has deployed two patrol boats and a helicopter to the area to monitor the situation. The sea rescue center in Civitavecchia is also continuously monitoring the situation.
Favorable conditions on board
Weather and sea conditions are currently favorable, contributing to the stability of the situation. Onboard supplies are provided by generators while passengers and crew members are kept safe during the incident, according to reports from n-tv experience a calm and safe atmosphere. The exact cause of the technical problem is still unclear, but those responsible are optimistic that the ship will soon be ready to sail again.
Despite the challenges posed by the accident, the emergency services' response was quick and effective. With the support of the Coast Guard and the support staff on the tugboats, shipping in the region is well organized to ensure a safe end to the incident.