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Incident Summary
A medical evacuation was conducted involving TUI’s cruise vessel Mein Schiff Relax shortly after it departed the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands on the night of 13–14 February 2026. The ship’s medical team assessed that a crew member required urgent hospital care ashore and could not be treated safely on board. Spanish maritime authorities coordinated an at-sea transfer to a rescue vessel. The crew member was then taken to the quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife and transported to hospital.
Vessel Information
- Vessel Name: Mein Schiff Relax
- Vessel Type: Cruise ship
- Operator/Cruise Line: TUI
- Flag State: Not specified
- Passengers on Board: Not specified
- Crew on Board: Not specified
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred shortly after Mein Schiff Relax departed the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands on the night of 13–14 February 2026.
According to the report, the ship’s medical team determined that a crew member’s condition could not be treated safely on board and that urgent hospital care ashore was required. A request for external assistance was made.
Salvamento Marítimo tasked the rescue vessel Salvamar Tenerife to intercept the cruise ship at sea. Rescue teams transferred the ill crew member from Mein Schiff Relax to the rescue craft, with coordination between the cruise vessel’s officers and the rescue unit.
Following the transfer, the patient was conveyed to the quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) took over and transported the individual to hospital for further medical treatment. Official sources did not disclose the crew member’s nationality, rank on board, or the nature of the medical condition.
Injuries and Casualties
- Fatalities: None reported
- Injuries: Not specified
- Passengers Affected: Not specified
Emergency Response
- Salvamento Marítimo tasked the rescue vessel Salvamar Tenerife to intercept Mein Schiff Relax at sea and conduct the transfer.
- The ill crew member was transferred from the cruise ship to the rescue craft and then conveyed to the quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) personnel received the patient at the quay and transported the individual to hospital.
Maritime Investigation
No investigation was reported in the source.
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA): Not specified
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB): Not specified
Operator Response
Not specified
Conclusion
The crew member was medically evacuated from Mein Schiff Relax shortly after departure and transferred to shore-based emergency services at Santa Cruz de Tenerife for hospital treatment. No further details about the patient’s condition or subsequent outcomes were provided in the source.