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Introduction
Harmony of the Seas boat rescue operation on March 16, 2026, helped recover three men after their small vessel capsized near the docked cruise ship at Galveston Harbor.
What Happened
The 16-foot john boat capsized in choppy water near Pier 10 at Port of Galveston at about 8:30 a.m. All three men aboard were thrown into the water. The available report does not identify the cause, which remained under investigation.
Response and Investigation
Harmony of the Seas issued an “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” call over its intercom system to alert nearby responders. A tugboat assisting the ship, identified as Captain Dub Allen, acted as a Good Samaritan responder. Its crew quickly pulled all three men from the water.
Port of Galveston Police also dispatched a marine unit to assist. The available report does not state whether any of the three men required medical treatment or provide a later condition update.
Outcome
The rescue occurred while Harmony of the Seas was docked at Galveston Harbor. The report described the three occupants as rescued from the water and did not report a death. It did not state that the cruise ship itself was damaged or that its passengers or crew were injured.
Key points:
– Harmony of the Seas assisted a nearby boat rescue on March 16, 2026.
– A 16-foot john boat with three men capsized near Pier 10.
– All three occupants were pulled from the water.
– The cause of capsizing was not officially determined.
– Port of Galveston Police sent a marine unit.