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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Disney Cruise Ship Rescues 4 from Sinking Catamaran Near Bermuda

A Disney cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a sinking catamaran named Serenity over 200 miles from Bermuda. The catamaran began flooding due to a seal failure around its escape hatch, prompting a distress call to the US Coast Guard. The Disney Treasure, en route from Europe to Florida for its maiden voyage, was the nearest vessel and successfully rescued the passengers. The ship's captain praised the crew's training and commitment to safety during the operation.

via BBC.com|

#catamaran #cruise-ship #disney

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Four from Sinking Catamaran Near Bermuda

A Disney Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four boaters stranded on a sinking catamaran named Serenity, 230 miles off the Bermuda coast. The catamaran suffered a gasket failure, leading to water ingress. Responding to a US Coast Guard call, the Disney Treasure launched a small boat from 80 miles away to successfully rescue the boaters, who were unharmed. The Disney Treasure, part of the Triton class, was en route from the Netherlands to Florida at the time.

via New York Post |

#bermuda #catamaran #disney-cruise

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Disney Cruise Ship Rescues 4 from Sinking Catamaran Near Bermuda

A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a sinking catamaran named Serenity off the coast of Bermuda. The vessel began taking on water due to a gasket failure in the escape hatch. The Disney Treasure, en route from the Netherlands to Florida, was 80 miles away when it responded to the Coast Guard's broadcast and successfully rescued the passengers without any reported injuries.

via ABC News|

#bermuda #catamaran #coast-guard

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Catamaran Sinking Claims Lives in Bahamas

A 74-year-old woman from Colorado died when a catamaran sank off the coast of the Bahamas while heading to an island. The boat had over 100 people on board, but she was the only fatality. The cause of her death is still unknown. The catamaran began taking on water after departing Paradise Island, and passengers were seen jumping into the water and swimming towards nearby boats. The woman was on a five-day vacation.

via CBS Colardo|

#bahamas #catamaran #colorado

maritime-rescue2 years ago•1 min saved

Coast Guard rescues 4 Canadians from capsized luxury yacht off North Carolina coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four Canadian mariners after their catamaran capsized off the coast of North Carolina. The mariners were found safe in a life raft and were uninjured. They were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter crew and taken to Air Station Elizabeth City. The catamaran had flooded due to broken hatches, forcing the mariners to abandon ship.

via ABC News|

#canadians #catamaran #coast-guard

maritime-rescue2 years ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Shark Attacks: Three Rescued from Damaged Catamaran off Australian Coast"

Three people aboard a catamaran in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia were rescued after the vessel sustained damage from multiple shark attacks. The yacht, en route from Vanuatu to Cairns, had both hulls damaged. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue operation, with assistance from a Panama-flagged vehicle carrier. The three passengers, two Russian and one French citizen, are expected to arrive in Brisbane on Thursday.

via Reuters|

#australia #catamaran #coral-sea

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Accident: Toddler drowns while parents cook dinner on catamaran

A 13-month-old toddler named Māhina Toki drowned after falling from a catamaran in Musket Cove, Fiji. The child had been strapped into a harness on the deck and watching a movie while her parents cooked dinner. When they returned, they couldn't find her, and an urgent search was launched. Her body was found floating in the sea, and attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. The family is now raising funds to cover the cost of flights home and funeral expenses. Police in Fiji are investigating the incident.

via New York Post |

#catamaran #drowning #fiji

human-interest2 years ago•4 min saved

Incredible Survival: Australian Sailor and Dog Rescued After Months Adrift at Sea

Australian man and his dog were adrift at sea for months on a disabled catamaran, surviving on raw fish and rainwater until they were rescued by Mexican fishermen. The man, Timothy Shaddock, appeared emaciated but in good spirits as he recounted his experience. He expressed gratitude towards the crew of the fishing boat that saved him and adopted his dog. Shaddock plans to return to Australia but may take a break from sailing for a while.

via The Associated Press|

#castaway #catamaran #dog