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Introduction
Three passengers aboard Mein Schiff 3 were medically evacuated during the late hours of January 1, 2026, while the cruise ship was sailing south of Madeira. The operation was coordinated by regional maritime authorities and resulted in the safe transfer of all three individuals to hospital care ashore.
Details of the Medical Evacuation
Location and Alert:
- The vessel was navigating approximately 38 nautical miles south of the Port of Funchal when the medical situation arose.
- A request for assistance was received by the regional Search and Rescue Coordination Center, reporting that three passengers required urgent medical attention.
Rescue Operation:
- A rescue craft from the Funchal Lifesaving Station, supported by a vessel operated by SANAS Madeira, was dispatched to the scene.
- The passengers were transferred safely from Mein Schiff 3 to the rescue vessels.
- The ship’s medical officer accompanied the passengers throughout the evacuation process.
Transfer Ashore:
- Upon arrival in Funchal, the evacuees were met by a Rapid Intervention Medical Team.
- Two ambulances transported the passengers to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
- Coordination and follow-up were assumed by the local Maritime Police Command.
Voyage Context:
- Mein Schiff 3 was operating a 24-day round-trip cruise from Bremerhaven to the Canary Islands during the New Year holiday period.
- No details have been released regarding the passengers’ medical conditions or the circumstances leading to the evacuation.
- The ship continued its itinerary following the successful medevac.