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Authorities in Melilla are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a passenger aboard the 'Nápoles' on February 16, 2023. The man, identified as 65 years old, was discovered unresponsive when the vessel docked at the port. While an autopsy is yet to be conducted, initial reports from police indicate that the cause may be attributable to natural causes. The investigation aims to clarify the situation surrounding this unexpected incident on board.

In the early hours of March 12, 2023, at approximately 03:00 a.m., the ferry 'Nápoles', operating on the Malaga-Melilla route for Balearia, experienced a collision in the Alboran Sea with the Hong Kong-flagged container vessel 'Laust Maersk' (IMO: 9190743), which was traveling from Algeciras to Taranto. The incident resulted in one container becoming lodged alongside the ferry's port side bridge wing and caused significant damage to the ferry's port side bow. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported among the crew or passengers. Following the collision, the Almeria Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) was notified, triggering the necessary emergency protocols. The 'Nápoles' managed to reach Melilla by 06:30 a.m., where disembarkation of passengers was completed. Currently, efforts are underway to remove the container and assess the extent of the damage, with plans for subsequent repairs at a designated shipyard. For detailed insights and images related to this incident, visit: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-ferry-napoles-colisiona-de-madrugada-rumbo-a-melilla/

The ferry 'Napoles' is set to undergo a four-week repair period in dry dock at Algeciras. To ensure continued service during this time, Balearia Eurolineas Co. Ltd. has temporarily introduced the Maltese ferry 'Bahama Mama' (IMO: 9441142) to the route. With capacity for 1,000 passengers and 126 vehicles, 'Bahama Mama' will operate between the ports of Algeciras and Tangier Med, completing three to four rotations daily. The repair operations on 'Napoles' wrapped up on August 10, enabling the vessel to depart at 10:50 p.m. for its journey to Tangier Med, where it arrived at 12:20 a.m. on August 11, promptly resuming its usual schedule between the two ports. For further visuals and detailed coverage, check out the Spanish report featuring photos and videos here: https://www.elestrechodigital.com/2019/08/05/el-napoles-estara-unas-cuatro-semanas-en-dique-seco/