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Cruise disaster: MSC Orchestra fights against power outage and smoke!
A technical defect led to a power outage and smoke on the MSC Orchestra on June 5, 2025. Hundreds of passengers were affected.
Cruise disaster: MSC Orchestra fights against power outage and smoke!
On the night of Tuesday, June 5, 2025, it happened on the cruise ship MSC Orchestra an alarming incident in the Mediterranean. Due to a technical problem in the engine room, there was smoke and a widespread power outage that affected hundreds of passengers, including many Germans. The ship stopped about 200 kilometers off the Italian coast.
During the incident, only the emergency lights worked, the elevators stopped and water fountains shot from fire hoses. Some passengers wore life jackets during these critical moments. The crew informed travelers via loudspeaker announcement in Spanish that the ship was in a safe position and the situation was under control.
Details about the incident
The power outage lasted two to three hours, during which the ship drifted in the sea without propulsion. MSC Cruises, the shipping company behind the MSC Orchestra, explained that the cause of the smoke was a technical defect in the switchgear. However, there were no reports of injuries and safety systems were able to isolate the disturbance in the engine room.
Following the incident, the ship's scheduled arrival in Genoa, which was scheduled for the morning, was postponed until the evening. Due to the events, embarkations in Genoa and Marseille were also canceled. The ongoing cruise was canceled and the shipping company promised support and refunds for affected travelers who were informed of the situation.
Consequences for passengers
The MSC Orchestra finally arrived in Genoa ten hours late and is still there. MSC Cruises is currently working on further inspections and possible repair work. Future operational changes will depend on these ongoing reviews. The shipping company made it clear that there was no fire and that the safety of all passengers and crew was their top priority, as well Cruise news reported.
The events on the MSC Orchestra shed light on the challenges that cruise lines face in terms of technical security and crisis management. Passengers and experts are eagerly awaiting the results of the investigation and hope that such incidents can be minimized in the future.