Two men, Pascal Bosman of the Netherlands and Martire Cabrera of the Dominican Republic, who arrived in Tortola aboard the 'Norwegian Sky' on April 19, 2024, have been reported missing, as neither man returned to the cruise ship for departure. Local authorities were asking for the public’s help in locating the missing men, and have noted that neither one has departed the territory in any legal means that would involve their paperwork being officially documented. The Government of the Virgin Islands Immigration Department has asked the public for assistance in locating the men. Anyone with information about either man should contact the Department of Immigration or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. No details about the men or the circumstances by which they are now missing have been released, other than the fact that Cabrera is carrying a St. Kitts & Nevis passport. The 'Norwegian Sky' was in Tortola from approximately 6:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on April 19. The British Virgin Islands was the last port of call before the ship returned to La Romana in the Dominican Republic, where the vessel had set sail from on April 10 for the 10-day Caribbean cruise. The ship had previously visited a variety of destinations, including Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua. There have been no reports from family members or other concerned individuals about either of the missing men, and it was not known whether or not they were traveling together or had some other connection to one another. The men debarked the ship in Tortola, but failed to return to the vessel before its scheduled departure. In the days since, they have not been seen nor have they been recorded leaving the island by any other legal means, such as via air travel. Just a month ago, also in Tortola and also from Norwegian Sky, three passengers – two women and one man – failed to return to the ship and were reported missing in the same manner. While all three were from Colombia, it is not known whether they were traveling together or involved with one another. Report with photos: https://www.cruisehive.com/two-cruise-passengers-reported-missing-in-the-british-virgin-islands/129774
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SEAWAY VENTUS
The 'Seaway Ventus' has been blocked at the Australia Quay in Esbjerg by port workers on April 19, 2024, which puts large Ørsted projects on hold, due to a lack of a collective agreement for the sailors on board. 3F Transport supports the port workers, who have been in dialogue with Ørsted for over a month to get the seafarers at the shipping company Seaway 7 a collective agreement. The 'Seaway Ventus' will be employed on the upcoming German offshore wind farms Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 1.
BRESSAY-BANK PAIR TR
The 'Bressay Bank' berthed at the Mains Pier in Lerwick on the afternoon of April 23, 2024, where a crew member received medical attention. The Shetland Coastguard had received a call just after 11 a.m. to assist with the vessel which was berthing there. A crew member disembarked from the vessel and was awaited by Lerwick’s coastal rescue team and the ambulance service. The ship then left the port again en route to Hanstholm with an ETA as of April 25. Report with photo: https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2024/04/24/emergency-services-attend-medical-evacuation-of-french-vessel
GREEN LAND
The Green Land was arrested in Singapore waters on April 17, 2024, at 3.30 p.m.Tthe arresting solicitor listed was the law firm PDLegal LLC. The ship was held at the Global OM (Offshore & Marine) – Grid 3816C. No further details regarding the reason behind the arrest were provided. The tanker has been stationary at the Tuas Industrial Park Berth Area since Feb 21.
COSTA DIADEMA
A passenger was medevaced from the 'Costa Diadema', en route from Malaga to Barcelona, on April 23, 2024, about 14.3 nautical miles from Peñon de Ifach. The ship had requested assistance after a passenger was suffering from respiratory problems. The CCS Valencia of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 215, which hoisted the patient and took him to the Denia Firefighters heliport for further transfer to the hospital.