Crew Member Medevaced in Crete for Medical Emergency on Sun Princess

On 21 May 2024, a 29-year-old female crew member was urgently medevaced by the Hellenic Coast Guard from the cruise ship Sun Princess while docked in Souda Bay, Chania, Crete, Greece. The medical evacuation was coordinated by the Port Authority and ship's officers in response to the crew member's critical medical condition requiring immediate shore-based treatment.

The crew member, employed as a shop clerk in the ship's retail department, was transported by ambulance to a private clinic on Crete for further medical care. The Sun Princess was in the midst of a 7-day Eastern Mediterranean itinerary at the time of the incident.

Upon the request of the ship's officers, the Port Authority coordinated with the Hellenic Coast Guard to facilitate the evacuation. The crew member was transported by ambulance from Souda Bay to a private clinic on Crete Island for immediate medical treatment. The prompt action by the ship's officers and the Hellenic Coast Guard ensured that the crew member received necessary medical care without delay.

Crew

• 1 crew member medevaced (29-year-old female, shop clerk in retail department)

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 1 crew member required urgent medical evacuation for undisclosed medical emergency.

Rescued

• 1 crew member safely evacuated and transported to private clinic on Crete for medical treatment.

The Hellenic Coast Guard responded to the medical emergency coordinated by the Port Authority and ship's officers. The crew member was evacuated from the vessel while docked in Souda Bay and transported by ambulance to a private clinic on Crete Island for immediate medical care.

The Sun Princess continued its 7-day Eastern Mediterranean itinerary following the crew member's evacuation. The crew member received medical treatment at a private clinic on Crete.