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Introduction
A tragic event unfolded on April 12, 2024, when a male crew member intentionally went overboard from the ms Rotterdam. The ship was navigating the waters between Cuba and Key West, South Florida, at the time of the incident.
Details of the Incident
The overboard incident was discovered later and confirmed after security personnel reviewed CCTV footage. The video captured the crew member jumping from the ship at approximately 9:45 PM Florida time. Despite immediate efforts to locate him, a subsequent search and rescue operation led by the US Coast Guard did not result in the recovery of his body.
Operational Context
This incident occurred during the concluding night of a 6-day Western Caribbean Cruise that had called at ports in Belize and Mexico. The sudden loss cast a somber tone over the voyage’s final hours and highlighted the critical importance of mental health and safety measures aboard cruise ships.