Crew Member Dies During Rescue Boat Drill Aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Three Others Injured -Update
Four crew members of the Norwegian Breakaway have been injured in an accident throughout a rescue boat drill in Bermuda.
The accident occurred Wednesday because the cruise ship was docked on the Heritage Wharf on the Royal Naval Dockyard.
Norwegian Cruise Lines has confirmed to gCaptain that one of many injured crew members has died.
The crew was collaborating in a routine drill when the rescue boat fell and was left hanging by a wire, leading to 4 crew members falling into the water, according to the Royal Gazette.
A press release from NCL stated the Norwegian Breakaway was alongside in Bermuda when an incident occurred involving the ship’s rescue boat throughout a routine drill, affecting 4 crew members. After receiving quick care by ship’s medical group, the crew members have been transported to a neighborhood hospital for additional medical remedy, the place one crew member handed away, NCL confirmed to gCaptain.
“Norwegian is profoundly saddened by this loss and we share our deepest sympathies with the crew member’s household and family members throughout this troublesome time.
“The company is providing full support and care to those involved and is working closely with the Government of Bermuda and relevant authorities to investigate the incident,” the assertion stated.
RCC Bermuda stated that they have been suggested of the accident involving the “Fast Rescue Craft” at roughly 11:51 a.m., which resulted in 4 crew members coming into the water.
A video posted on-line exhibits the rescue boat overturned within the water:
The incident is presently beneath investigation by related authorities together with the Bermuda Police Service and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
The Norwegian Breakaway is visiting Bermuda on a voyage from the U.S. east coast. The ship is predicted to depart Bermuda as scheduled.