Passenger Death (Overboard) on MSC Armonia: Incident on 13 December 2023

On 13 December 2023, the MSC Armonia, operated by MSC Cruises, experienced a fatal incident during a 23-day relocation voyage from Venice to Rio de Janeiro. A 40-year-old American male passenger went overboard from his cabin's balcony in the early hours of the morning following an argument with his travel companion. The passenger was not recovered, and Brazilian authorities initiated an investigation upon the vessel's arrival in Recife.

MSC Cruises stated that the man was alone at the time of the incident and jumped intentionally from the ship. No search and rescue operation was conducted following the incident.

The incident occurred around 5 am when the passenger fell into the sea. He was reported missing by his travel companion approximately four hours later, around 9 am. The cabin was immediately sealed off for investigation. Upon docking in Recife, Brazilian police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Passengers

• One 40-year-old American male passenger involved in the incident.

Fatalities

• 1 passenger (40-year-old American male).

Injuries

• None reported.

Rescued

• None. No search and rescue operation was conducted.

Brazilian police commenced an investigation upon the vessel's arrival in Recife to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. MSC Cruises indicated that the passenger jumped intentionally from the ship.