Cruise drama in Catania: couple falls into the water - all details!

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Am 30. Mai 2025 kam es im Hafen von Catania zu einem Vorfall auf der Norwegian Epic, als starke Winde das Schiff losrissen und Passagiere ins Wasser fielen. Die Crew und Küstenwache retteten erfolgreich die betroffenen Personen.
On May 30, 2025, there was an incident in the port of Catania on Norwegian Epic, as strong winds tore off the ship and fell into the water. The crew and coast guard successfully saved the affected people. (Symbolbild/ER)

Hafen von Catania, 95100 Catania, Italien - On Friday, May 30, 2025, passengers experienced the Norwegian epic A chaotic situation in the port of Catania, Sicily. Strong winds led to the cruise ship off from the Pier while some of the guests tried to get back on board.

The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time when a female passenger fell into the water from the gangway after the mooring lines tore one after the other. Her husband immediately jumped behind to help her. The crew of the ship and the coast guard were quickly on hand and saved both swimmers out of the water.

incident and reactions

Both saved people suffered only minor injuries and were medically supervised. They were then transported to a local hospital with an ambulance. Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed the incident and emphasized that security measures were at the top.

The cause of the incident is currently being examined by the shipping company and the port authorities. The first reports indicate that a bollard had loosened from the pier, which, in combination with the strong winds, led to the ship -side linen failed. The Italian weather service had issued warnings due to strong wind at that time.

consequences for the course of the travel

After the Norwegian Epic had regained control, the ship returned to the harbor around 6.30 p.m. However, walking was delayed due to the persistently strong winds, which lasted until the early evening. Passengers who were at the country on social media expressed their frustration on the lack of communication from the crew.

Finally, the reorganization process began at 7:15 p.m., six hours after the incident. Although the ship was initially planned for a stop in Naples on May 31, it was deleted due to the circumstances. Instead, the Norwegian Epic Plangeme took in Livorno after she had previously visited Santorini, Athens, Olympics in Greece and Malta.

Visits to Cannes and an additional sea day before returning to Livorno are also part of the changed travel plan. The Norwegian Epic has space for over 4,000 passengers and is on a ten -day tour from Civitavecchia (Rome).

The incident on May 30 is not the first of its kind. Similar incidents with broken mooring lines have already occurred in the past, which underlines maritime security and optimal communication between crew and passengers in such situations. Further information and updates are expected from the authorities and the shipping company.

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OrtHafen von Catania, 95100 Catania, Italien
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