What Crew Members Say About Msc-Canberra-Iii

On the early morning of June 9, 2019, a 45-year-old Turkish stowaway attempted to ignite a fire aboard the MSC Canberra as it was docked off the Israeli coast at coordinates 32° 53.97' N 034° 59.55' E. The Israeli naval forces received an emergency call at 3 a.m. regarding the dangerous situation unfolding on the vessel. The stowaway, who had clandestinely boarded the ship at a port in Turkey, was reportedly trying to find a way to reach Europe. As the MSC Canberra neared Israeli waters, he recognized he was far from his intended destination. In an alarming attempt to divert attention and evade the ship's crew, he ignited a fire, seeking refuge from detection. This was not his first encounter with the law; the man had previously entered Israel illegally several years ago and was subsequently sent back to Turkey. In response to the incident, the crew locked themselves inside the bridge until the Israel Navy could safely intervene. Fortunately, the situation was swiftly contained, and no injuries were reported. The MSC Canberra, which departed from Mersin, was scheduled to dock in Haifa on June 10. The stowaway was later taken to Haifa Magistrate’s Court; however, the hearing was canceled as authorities opted to return him to his home country. For further details, including photos and videos, visit the following links: [Søfart](https://www.soefart.dk/article/view/665004) and [Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-stowaway-who-prompted-idf-raid-on-ship-said-to-be-trying-to-reach-europe//medie_blind_passager_startede_brand_pa_mscskib).