Overview

• On May 30 in Catania, gusts up to 45 mph from the east-northeast caused the Norwegian Epic to gap from its pier, sending a guest off the gangway into the Mediterranean
• Crew members immediately rescued the passenger, who sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation
• Disembarkation and boarding were suspended until the vessel was safely re-docked and weather conditions stabilized
• The incident adds to recent cruise mishaps, including vessels breaking moorings in high winds and past cases of passengers being left ashore
• The Norwegian Epic is on a 10-day Mediterranean voyage that departed Civitavecchia on May 24 with scheduled stops in Greece, Malta and France