Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Four from Sinking Catamaran Near Bermuda
The Disney Treasure, en route to Florida for its maiden voyage, diverted to assist a catamaran taking on water 265 miles off Bermuda.
- The Disney Treasure responded to a distress call from the Serenity, a 50-foot catamaran, which began taking on water due to a gasket failure in its escape hatch.
- The rescue operation was coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard, which identified the Disney Treasure as the closest vessel to the distressed catamaran.
- All four passengers aboard the catamaran were safely rescued by a lifeboat launched from the Disney Treasure, with no reported injuries.
- The Disney Treasure was on a transatlantic journey from the Netherlands to Port Canaveral, Florida, ahead of its inaugural cruise in December.
- The rescue highlights the crew's readiness and commitment to safety, as emphasized by Captain Marco Nogara in statements to the media.