Overboard Americas Mexico · 13 November 2023
Passenger Missing (Overboard) on Carnival Glory: Incident on 13 November 2023
What happened
On 13 November 2023, a 28-year-old male passenger, Tyler Lee Barnett of Houma, Louisiana, was reported missing and presumed overboard from the cruise ship Carnival Glory while the vessel sailed through the Gulf of Mexico en route from New Orleans to Jamaica. The alarm was raised by another passenger, triggering an immediate search and rescue operation. Review of CCTV footage confirmed the overboard status; despite extensive efforts by the ship's crew and the United States Coast Guard, the passenger's body was not located.
The incident occurred at the commencement of a 7-day Western Caribbean Cruise and resulted in modifications to the vessel's itinerary and operations.
Details of the rescue
Tyler Lee Barnett was last seen on 12 November 2023, at approximately 11:40 PM local time. His absence was noticed and reported by another passenger on the morning of November 13. Ship's security personnel reviewed CCTV footage, which confirmed the overboard situation. An onboard search operation was launched at approximately 7 AM on November 13. The Carnival Glory contacted USCG Station New Orleans at around 12:40 PM to request assistance. A USCG aircraft was dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. Despite concerted search endeavors, the passenger's body could not be located.
Passengers and crew
Passenger
- Tyler Lee Barnett, 28 years old, resident of Houma, Louisiana.
Casualties
Fatalities
- 1 passenger presumed deceased (body not recovered).
Injuries
- None reported.
Rescued
- No rescue recovery; search operation unsuccessful.
Emergency response
The Carnival Glory's crew initiated immediate action upon notification of the missing passenger. Ship's security reviewed CCTV footage to confirm the overboard status. The vessel contacted USCG Station New Orleans at approximately 12:40 PM on 13 November 2023. The United States Coast Guard dispatched an aircraft to assist in the search and rescue operation in the Gulf of Mexico.
Current status
The search operation was concluded without locating the passenger. The incident affected the ship's itinerary and operations for the remainder of the 7-day cruise.