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Incident Summary
Crew members aboard the cruise ship MSC Divina conducted a rescue operation at night while the vessel was sailing near Isla Roatán. The ship’s captain made a public announcement stating a distress signal had been received from a nearby boat shortly after departing Coxen Hole, Roatán. The vessel responded and, according to an onboard crew member’s account, approximately four individuals were recovered. The condition of the recovered individuals and subsequent arrangements were not officially confirmed in the source.
Vessel Information
- Vessel Name: MSC Divina
- Vessel Type: Cruise ship
- Operator/Cruise Line: Not specified
- Flag State: Not specified
- Passengers on Board: Not specified
- Crew on Board: Not specified
Details of the Incident
The incident was reported as occurring late at night while MSC Divina was sailing near Isla Roatán, after departing Coxen Hole port, Roatán.
According to information attributed to a crew member onboard, the ship’s captain advised guests and crew via a public announcement that a distress signal had been received from a nearby boat. Following the alert, the vessel altered its operations to respond.
The same account stated that the distress call was issued by a yacht during the night while the cruise ship was already at sea after leaving Roatán. The crew member reported that approximately four individuals were recovered during the operation.
No official confirmation was provided in the source regarding the condition of the recovered individuals, the circumstances leading to the distress call, or what arrangements were made after they were brought aboard.
Injuries and Casualties
- Fatalities: Not specified
- Injuries: Not specified
- Passengers Affected: Not specified
Emergency Response
- MSC Divina responded to a distress signal from a nearby boat, as announced by the captain.
- Not specified
- Not specified
Maritime Investigation
No investigation details were reported in the source.
- Not specified
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Operator Response
Not specified
Conclusion
MSC Divina conducted a night-time response to a yacht distress signal near Isla Roatán and, according to an onboard account, recovered approximately four individuals. No further official details were provided regarding their condition or subsequent arrangements.