The Journey of the Cruise Ship MSC World Europe Did Not Go as Planned on Monday. Due to a Technical Malfunction, The Ship Became Rudderless on the Open Sea. There are 8,585 people on board. The Italian Coast Guard Came to the Ship’s Aid.
There are Almost 6,500 Passengers and More than 2,000 Crew Members on Board, Italian Media Reported. The Ship stopped around 7:25 am On Monday about 8 Nautical Miles (Approximately 15 kilometers) from the Island of Ponza Due to Engine Problems. The Vessel was a route from Genoa to Naples.
Accordance to the Coast Guard, The Situation is Under Control and The Passengers Are Calm. Two Tugboats and a Helicopter Are Assisting the Ship to the Port of Naples.
The Towing Operation is expected to take Eight to Nine Hours. Along the way, Specialized Technicians Will Board to Solve the Problem.
The MSC World Europe, which Sails Under The Flag of Malta, is One of the Largest Cruise Ships in the World. The 333-meter-Long, Luxury Vessel has Thirteen Restaurants, Twenty Bars, Thirteen Jacuzzis, and Seven Swimming Pools.