Crew members aboard the MSC Divina participated in a rescue operation late at night while the vessel was sailing near Isla Roatán, according to information reported by a crew member onboard.
The incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Roatan's Coxen Hole port. During the voyage, the vessel’s captain informed guests and crew through a public announcement that a distress signal had been received from a nearby boat.
Following the alert, the ship altered its operations to respond to the emergency. According to a crew member who observed the situation, the ship initiated a rescue effort after the signal was detected. The crew member indicated that the captain explained to those on board that a yacht had issued the distress call during the night while the ship was already at sea after leaving Roatán.
The same account indicated that approximately four individuals were recovered during the operation. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding their condition or the circumstances that led the yacht to request assistance.
Further details about the cause of the distress signal and the subsequent arrangements for the rescued individuals after they were brought aboard the cruise ship have not been disclosed.
For more MSC Divina incidents and accidents, see the ship's CruiseMinus page.