Medical evacuation Europe Baltic Sea · 2 September 2025
AIDAdiva Passenger Airlifted by Latvian Navy – 2 September 2025
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What happened
On 2 September 2025, a passenger aboard the cruise vessel AIDAdiva sustained an onboard accident requiring urgent medical care while sailing in the Baltic Sea. The Latvian Navy Coast Guard coordinated an emergency medical evacuation, dispatching the patrol craft P-09 Rēzekne to rendezvous with the ship and transfer the injured guest to Liepaja, Latvia, where advanced medical treatment was available.
The evacuation was completed without complications, and the passenger was safely handed over to local ambulance services. AIDA Cruises confirmed the incident and continued the vessel's scheduled 7-day Baltic itinerary with no announced alterations to remaining ports of call.
Details of the rescue
Following the onboard accident, the ship's medical team assessed the passenger's condition and determined it exceeded the vessel's medical capabilities. The Latvian Navy was notified and dispatched P-09 Rēzekne to meet AIDAdiva at sea. The passenger, accompanied by ship's medical personnel, was safely transferred to the patrol craft, which then proceeded at full speed to Liepaja. An ambulance team was standing by at the port to receive the patient and provide immediate advanced care.
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- 1 passenger sustained an onboard accident requiring urgent medical evacuation.
Rescued
- 1 passenger safely transferred to P-09 Rēzekne and delivered to medical services in Liepaja.
Emergency response
The Latvian Navy Coast Guard coordinated the operation, dispatching patrol craft P-09 Rēzekne to rendezvous with AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea. The Navy praised the successful evacuation as a demonstration of strong maritime coordination and effective rescue readiness. The handover to local medical services in Liepaja was completed without complications.
Current status
AIDAdiva continued its scheduled 7-day Baltic itinerary following the evacuation, with no announced alterations to remaining ports of call. No further details regarding the passenger's medical condition were released, respecting medical privacy.