The Msc-Divina: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On December 4, 2023, a critical medical operation took place involving the SAR helicopter Helimer 204, which executed an emergency evacuation of a passenger aboard the cruise ship 'MSC Divina'. The vessel was en route from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Philipsburg, Curacao, when the incident occurred approximately 124 nautical miles southwest of El Hierro. The injured individual was airlifted alongside their partner and subsequently transported to Tenerife North airport, where arrangements were made for their transfer to a hospital for further medical care.

On June 1, 2020, the cruise ship 'MSC Divina' anchored at anchorage D in the port of Algeciras, situated near the Ensenada de Getares. This stop was vital for disembarking a crew member who required urgent medical attention, while also allowing for essential fuel supply operations. The vessel's stay in the area was brief, thanks to the prompt and efficient response from local authorities. The ill crew member was swiftly transported to Quirón de Los Barrios Hospital for treatment, before being safely returned to the ship. This medevac operation involved collaboration among health personnel, the Port Authority, and the National Police Corps, all expertly coordinated by the Maritime Captaincy of Algeciras, with assistance from Salvamento Marítimo.

In a heartbreaking incident on October 21, 2019, a 12-year-old boy from Germany tragically passed away while traveling on the 'MSC Divina.' The cruise ship was en route from Palermo to Cagliari when the young passenger fell seriously ill. Upon docking in Cagliari, Coast Guard officials and medical personnel responded promptly to the situation. The boy's family, consisting of his parents and two brothers, were subsequently taken to a hospital in Sardinia, where they were placed under quarantine as a safety precaution. The duration of their quarantine remained undetermined at the time. Reports indicate that the child had begun feeling unwell during a previous stop in Civitavecchia on October 20. After undergoing a medical examination, he initially continued the cruise with his family but experienced a decline in health as the ship moved towards Cagliari. Sadly, he passed away while the ship was still approximately three hours from Sardinia's southern coast. Following this tragic event, authorities were notified, although no formal investigation was needed as medical professionals established that the cause of death was natural. After this incident, the 'MSC Divina' proceeded with its planned itinerary across the Mediterranean Sea.