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Introduction
A passenger aboard Costa Diadema required an urgent medical evacuation on December 29, 2025, after presenting symptoms consistent with suspected meningitis while the ship was sailing along Brazil’s southern coast. The coordinated response involved port authorities and emergency services in the state of Santa Catarina.
Details of the Medical Emergency
Alert and Location:
- The incident was reported at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time as the ship navigated near the Mar Grosso area of Laguna, Santa Catarina.
- Costa Diadema was operating a voyage between Santos and Buenos Aires at the time.
- The vessel held position roughly half a nautical mile offshore during the operation.
Response and Transfer Ashore:
- Following a request from the Laguna Port Authority, the Santa Catarina Military Fire Department was deployed to assist.
- Firefighters escorted the ship’s tender carrying the passenger through the harbor entrance.
- The 56-year-old woman was landed at the pier, where a medical team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service was already standing by.
Medical Care:
- After an initial assessment at the pier, the passenger was transported by ambulance to Laguna Hospital for further evaluation.
- Authorities have not released updates regarding her condition following hospital admission.
Operational Outcome:
- Once the disembarkation was completed, firefighting personnel escorted the tender back to the ship.
- Costa Diadema was subsequently cleared to resume its voyage.
- No other passengers or crew were reported affected during the incident.