Tragedy aboard the Icon of the Seas

On July 24 on the world's largest cruiser, there was a tragedy that would remain in the memory of crew and passengers for a long time. In the evening, around 7:00 p.m., there was an Oscar alarm in the ether – a signal indicating that someone fell overboard.

Oscar alert aboard Icon of the Seas

A moment later, in response to this signal, Icon of the Seas immediately changed course, off the route of the cruise in the area of the incident. Entertainment was stopped, the speed of the unit was reduced, and the lifeboat was lowered. From the water was fished one of the crew members – a man working in the bar department.

Despite a quick rescue, he was unsuccessful. According to Cruise Hive, just before the incident, officers tried to stop him from jumping from the fifth deck. They talked to him, tried to talk him out of it. Unfortunately, a few moments later – he jumped.

Royal Caribbean official position and crew reflections

The Royal Caribbean operator confirmed the incident in a brief statement, stressing that an immediate rescue action was taken, but despite efforts, the life of the man was not saved. "We offer the most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Because of their privacy, we do not provide any further information" - we read in the Communication.

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The death news shook not only crew members but also passengers. – It is a reminder that those who work at sea are often very far from home, from family. And sometimes this weight is bigger than it seems. said one of the sailors.

Come on. Icon of the Seas continues now voyage In the eastern Caribbean, there is still a sense of mourning on board. The grief that comes suddenly, in the middle of apparent luxury and carefreeness, hurts even more.

The sea has many faces – and unfortunately, not all are sunny.

Written by Mariusz Dasiewicz