US EditionNorwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier
- On May 30, 2025, the Norwegian Epic cruise ship separated from its pier in Catania, Sicily, causing a passenger to fall into the sea while disembarking.
- The incident occurred amid strong winds of up to 45 mph that strained the ship's moorings and dock infrastructure, leading to a sudden rope failure and gangway collapse.
- Crew members quickly rescued the passenger who sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while other passengers experienced delays and limited support at the port.
- The ship, carrying 4,100 passengers on a 10-day round-trip voyage, paused disembarkation and embarkation until it could safely dock again, with cruise officials emphasizing guest and crew safety.
- Authorities from the cruise line and Catania are investigating the event, which highlights risks that high winds pose to cruise ship docking and the need for improved port and ship safety measures.
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Passengers stranded for 7 hours after Norwegian Epic breaks moorings in heavy winds
AFP via Getty Images, FILE (CANTANIA, ITALY) — A routine port stop turned chaotic for thousands of passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic last Friday when severe winds caused the ship to break free from its moorings in Catania, on the Italian island of Sicily. The incident began around 1 p.m. local time when powerful 60-mph wind gusts struck the vessel’s port side. Witnesses reported hearing loud cracking sounds as the mooring …
Cruise passenger falls into sea after ship separates from pier in Sicily
(NEXSTAR) – A cruise passenger attempting to disembark at a port in Sicily fell into the Ionian Sea on Friday after the ship separated from the pier during strong winds, a spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed. The passenger, who was on the gangway when the incident occurred, was not seriously injured. “On duty crew members were able to immediately assist the guest from the water and see that they were evaluated by the medical team,” …
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