There’s a somber temper on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise this morning, after a 66-year-old lady went overboard and continues to be lacking.
The 4-day cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Attract of the Seas was 17 miles off the coast of Nassau when the girl fell from the 6,780-passenger ship.
The U.S. Coast Guard is working with native Bahamian authorities to search for the cruise passenger who went overboard Tuesday evening round 9:40pm.
It isn’t clear if the girl was a part of the “Swifties” group, and it must be famous that Taylor Swift herself is just not on board the vessel.
A Royal Caribbean spokesperson informed information retailers that they’re supporting the household throughout this troublesome time.
“Our crew instantly launched a search and rescue effort and is working with native authorities. We’re additionally offering help and help to the visitor’s household throughout this troublesome time. To respect the privateness of our visitor’s household, we have now no further particulars to share,” the spokesperson stated.
The seek for the girl continues immediately as an HC-144 airplane and MH-65 Dolphin helicopter are a part of the search and rescue efforts.
Utopia of the Seas, one other Oasis-class ship with Royal Caribbean, additionally circled from it’s path to assist in the seek for the lacking passenger.
The 4-day cruise on Attract of the Seas which started on Monday is scheduled to return to PortMiami on Friday.
Whereas it’s being labeled a Taylor-Swift themed cruise, the entire occasion, organized by Travefy, solely has a partial variety of its passengers collaborating.
In keeping with experiences, about 400 Taylor Swift followers are on the cruise ship. Actions on the ship included friendship bracelet exchanges, Taylor Swift trivia, dance events, and Swiftie Karaoke.
What occurs when somebody goes overboard on a cruise ship?
Whereas it’s extraordinarily uncommon for a cruise passenger to go overboard on accident, cruise ships have procedures in place for any passenger that falls into the ocean.
The “Man Overboard” name will immediately put the crew into search and rescue mode. “Oscar Oscar Oscar” or “Code Oscar” can be heard over public loudspeakers on a cruise ship throughout these occasions.
As quickly because the crew uncover that somebody has gone overboard, the captain will instantly attempt to flip the ship round and pinpoint the precise spot the individual fell in.
The bridge will then contact the coast guard, and rescue boats can be deployed to seek for the passenger.
The captain may also contact different vessels within the space to assist with a search operation, and they’re obligated to take action.
Though there are 20 incidents annually, most of those occasions will be traced again to passengers who fail to observe security tips or willfully jumped off the ship.
It’s unclear what circumstances surrounded this current incident. Even within the occasion of an individual going overboard from a cruise ship, there’s a likelihood of survival, and far of it is determined by how rapidly the crew is ready to reply.
Cruise Fever will replace this story as extra info and updates grow to be out there.