2023-10-22 20:33:00
Emergency on the high seas Cruise ship “Aida Perla” released from the search for missing crew member
An incident occurred on the “Aida Perla” (IMO 9636967).
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On the journey from Hamburg to Spain, the cruise ship “Aida Perla” made a surprising turn in the middle of the English Channel. A crew member is missing on board, a spokeswoman said stern with. The search is ongoing.
A crew member is missing on the “Aida Perla”. The ship had to turn unscheduled on Sunday morning. Passengers reported on the platform
At the request of stern A spokeswoman for the cruise company confirmed the incident. She explained: “Aida Cruises confirms that there is reason to believe that a crew member of ‘Aida Perla’ fell overboard in the Strait of England early on the morning of October 22nd.”
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On Sunday evening, the operating company stern sent an update: “The MRCC Dover took over further coordination on Sunday morning in the search in the English Channel/Strait of Dover sea area for a missing crew member. Official ships, a helicopter and ‘Aida Perla’ were involved in the search. The search has continued so far “Unfortunately unsuccessful.”
In the message to the stern It continues: “The ‘Aida Perla’ was released from the search operation by the MRCC Dover after dark on Sunday around 6.15 p.m. and has resumed its journey towards La Coruna. It is expected there on October 24th around 9 a.m. “
During this difficult time, our thoughts are with the family of the missing person and his colleagues. Aida is also in close contact with his family and the crew of the “Aida Perla”.
“Aida Perla”: Search for person continues
The missing person has apparently not been found so far. The company’s spokeswoman said this stern previously: “The onboard search confirmed that a male crew member was missing. The ship was immediately stopped and returned to the location where the incident was believed to have occurred to participate in the search.”
The “Aida Perla” was originally on its way to its winter cruising area in the Caribbean. The arrival in La Romana in the Dominican Republic was planned for November 9th.
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Note: This article was updated at 8:15 p.m. with a statement from Aida
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