Discover the Mein-Schiff-2: Ratings & Maritime News

On the evening of August 25, 2026, a critical situation unfolded aboard the Mein Schiff 2, a German cruise liner, as it sailed from Reykjavik to Hamburg. A passenger experienced severe complications from a suspected ruptured appendix, necessitating urgent medical intervention. Initially misdiagnosed at the ship’s infirmary, the woman's condition rapidly declined, making boat transport unfeasible. To address the emergency, a rescue helicopter was dispatched to perform a medevac operation. The urgent response involved hoisting the ill passenger along with an emergency physician into the helicopter, which then embarked on a crucial 40-minute flight to the West Coast Hospital in Heide. Upon arrival, medical personnel confirmed the life-threatening diagnosis and the woman was immediately taken into surgery. The Mein Schiff 2 successfully docked in Hamburg on August 26, following this intense medical incident at sea. For those interested in a visual account of the operation, a video capturing the helicopter rescue can be viewed here: https://twitter.com/i/status/2094361412260819042.

On October 1, 2025, a German passenger required a medical evacuation from the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 2' while it was on its journey from Malaga to Valencia. The operation was promptly initiated by the CCS Cartagena of Salvamento Marítimo, which dispatched the search and rescue vessel 'Salvamar Draco.' The patient was safely transferred to the boat and subsequently taken to the yard basin at the port of Cartagena, where an ambulance was ready to provide further medical assistance. For more details, you can view the report with photos here: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1973422946183254348.

On October 10, 2024, the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 2', while en route to Malaga, initiated a medical evacuation for a passenger situated approximately three nautical miles south of Mazarrón. The prompt response from the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo saw the deployment of the SAR helicopter Helimer 205. Following the successful transfer, the patient was airlifted to the local airport, where an ambulance was waiting to transport them for advanced medical treatment at a nearby hospital.

On August 2, 2023, the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 2', operating 65 nautical miles off the coast of Palamós, initiated a medical evacuation for a sick passenger. The onboard doctor provided initial treatment before the situation triggered a call for assistance. The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) of Salvamento Marítimo in Barcelona promptly dispatched the 'Salvamar Lyra' to provide aid. The patient, accompanied by family members and a nurse, was successfully transferred to the rescue vessel and subsequently disembarked at L'Estartit for further medical care by local healthcare personnel. For more details and images from the operation, click here: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1820144579112284181.

On June 28, an urgent medical evacuation took place aboard the 'Mein Schiff 2' in Barcelona, leading to a notable delay in the vessel's schedule. The incident required the immediate transfer of a passenger to an ambulance for necessary medical assistance. As a result, the ship was unable to depart the port until 8:40 p.m. UTC. Following the incident, the 'Mein Schiff 2' set sail for Valencia, where it arrived on June 29 at 7:30 a.m.