Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Costa-Toscana

On January 20, 2026, a crucial medical evacuation took place 55 nautical miles east of Cabo de Gata involving a 73-year-old French passenger aboard the cruise ship 'Costa Toscana.' The vessel was en route from Tangier-Med to Tunis when the emergency was declared. The operation was expertly handled by the SAR helicopter Helimer 221, which successfully hoisted the patient and transported them to Almería Airport. Upon arrival, a waiting ambulance was prepared for the immediate transfer to a nearby hospital. This swift response was coordinated by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo, with collaboration from the teams in Cartagena and Almería, ensuring the timely and effective care of the passenger.

In a dramatic rescue operation on June 18, 2025, a crew member aboard the 'Costa Toscana' required urgent medical attention while navigating 55 nautical miles off the coast of Palma de Mallorca. The vessel was en route from Barcelona to Ibiza when the situation arose. The CCS Palma from Salvamento Marítimo swiftly deployed the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 to the scene. The medical evacuation was executed successfully, with the crew member and the ship's doctor being hoisted safely before being transported to Son Espases Hospital in Palma for further care.

On May 27, 2024, a medical emergency unfolded on board the 'Costa Toscana' as it requested immediate assistance for a passenger in need of urgent care. The incident occurred approximately 10 nautical miles east of Palamós, prompting the quick response from CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo. The search and rescue vessel 'Salvamar Sirius' was deployed to the scene, where it effectively maneuvered alongside the cruise ship to safely transfer the patient, along with a family member and a nurse, for further medical treatment.

On October 23, 2023, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the passenger vessel 'Coasta Toscana,' which was on its way from Barcelona to Cagliari. The ship, located approximately 65 nautical miles east of Menorca, initiated a request for a swift medical evacuation for one of its passengers. In response, the CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo successfully dispatched the search and rescue helicopter Helimer 220. The helicopter executed a critical hoisting operation, safely lifting the patient from the vessel and transporting them to the heliport of the Son Espases Hospital in Palma for urgent medical care. This rapid response highlights the effectiveness of maritime emergency services in the region.