On November 10, 2024, the Disney Treasure, a newly launched cruise ship from Disney Cruise Line, executed a remarkable high-seas rescue, saving four individuals from a sinking catamaran approximately 230 miles off the coast of Bermuda.([Cruise Mummy][1])
The distressed vessel, a 50-foot catamaran named Serenity, began taking on water due to a gasket failure in its escape hatch. The passengers, a family of four aged between 25 and 74, issued a distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard, in turn, broadcasted the emergency to nearby vessels. The Disney Treasure, en route from Eemshaven, Netherlands, to Port Canaveral, Florida, was approximately 80 miles away and responded promptly.([Travel And Tour World][2], [Good Morning America][3], [AP News][4])
Captain Marco Nogara of the Disney Treasure commended the crew’s swift and coordinated response, stating, “Our crew members worked together on the rescue, skillfully demonstrating their training and commitment to safety.” The ship deployed a yellow lifeboat, which successfully retrieved all four passengers without injury.([Travel And Tour World][2], [Newsweek][5])
The U.S. Coast Guard also provided aerial support, deploying an HC-130 aircraft from Air Station Elizabeth City to monitor the situation from above and maintain communication with the Disney Treasure. ([Newsweek][5])
This incident underscores the importance of preparedness and quick action in maritime emergencies. The Disney Treasure’s crew demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication to ensuring the safety of those in peril on the high seas.
[1]: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/disney-treasure-rescues-four-from-sinking-catamaran-off-bermuda-coast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Disney Treasure Rescues Four from Sinking Catamaran Off Bermuda Coast”
[2]: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/disney-treasure-rescues-sinking-catamaran-in-atlantic-near-bermuda-saving-4-lives/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Disney Treasure rescues sinking catamaran in Atlantic near Bermuda, saving 4 lives – Travel And Tour World”
[3]: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/disney-cruise-ship-rescues-4-people-off-sinking-115717201?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Disney Cruise ship rescues 4 people off sinking catamaran in Bermuda – Good Morning America”
[4]: https://apnews.com/article/85c2c0afa89bda6ef8c5ac2e74a1da6e?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Cruise ship rescues 4 from disabled catamaran hundreds of miles off Bermuda, officials say”
[5]: https://www.newsweek.com/disney-cruise-ship-treasure-rescues-catamaran-bermuda-1983879?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Disney Cruise Ship Rescues 4 from Disabled Catamaran Off Berm
uda – Newsweek”
