SINGAPORE: A passenger of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas has fallen overboard into the Singapore Strait, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Monday (Jul 31).
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), which is coordinating searh efforts, was notified of the incident at about 7.50am on Monday, said MPA.
The vessel was headed for Singapore at the time.
The MRCC has issued a navigational safety broadcast to vessels in the Singapore Strait and vessels in port to keep a lookout for the missing person and report any sightings.
"The passenger vessel is currently berthed in Singapore and is supporting with investigations," said MPA in a statement that was emailed after 9pm on Monday.
An itinerary on the Royal Caribbean website shows a four-night Spectrum of the Seas cruise to Port Klang and Penang beginning on Jul 27, and therefore due to return to Singapore on Jul 31.
The ship has a guest capacity of 4,246, according to figures on the website.
In response to CNA queries, Royal Caribbean International said when the passenger fell overboard, the ship and crew immediately reported the incident to local authorities and began a search and rescue operation.
It added that a team from the vessel is currently offering assistance and support to the family of the missing passenger.
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The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), which is coordinating searh efforts, was notified of the incident at about 7.50am on Monday, said MPA.
The vessel was headed for Singapore at the time.
The MRCC has issued a navigational safety broadcast to vessels in the Singapore Strait and vessels in port to keep a lookout for the missing person and report any sightings.
"The passenger vessel is currently berthed in Singapore and is supporting with investigations," said MPA in a statement that was emailed after 9pm on Monday.
An itinerary on the Royal Caribbean website shows a four-night Spectrum of the Seas cruise to Port Klang and Penang beginning on Jul 27, and therefore due to return to Singapore on Jul 31.
The ship has a guest capacity of 4,246, according to figures on the website.
In response to CNA queries, Royal Caribbean International said when the passenger fell overboard, the ship and crew immediately reported the incident to local authorities and began a search and rescue operation.
It added that a team from the vessel is currently offering assistance and support to the family of the missing passenger.
Continue reading...