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Ferry failed authoritisation to depart
There was significant disruption at the port of Civitavecchia due to the failure of the 'GNV Cristal' bound for Tunis, to depart. 800 passengers and 290 vehicles were left stranded on the quay for hours. The delay stemmed from the Tunisian authorities' failure to grant clearance for the ship to dock in Tunis. The incident sparked protests among passengers and caused severe traffic congestion within the port complex. Only after several hours—and at the height of the tension—did the green light arrive from Tunis, allowing boarding operations to begin. Border Police, State Police, the Port Authority, and the Carabinieri were deployed to the area to maintain public order and attempt to restore normality. The travelers—predominantly Tunisian—included numerous families with children, as well as elderly and vulnerable individuals; many had arrived in Civitavecchia after long journeys from France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Following discussions between the relevant Italian and Tunisian authorities (involving the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Prime Minister's Office), an agreement was reached authorising the ship's departure from Civitavecchia and its subsequent docking at the port of Tunis. In recent months, the MSC Group company had asked the Tunisian authorities to add new sailings to the ferry route to meet growing transport demand. Discussions with the ministry dragged on without resulting in general authorisation to operate the route. On the evening of July 24, 2026, it emerged that the ferry was not authorised to disembark the passengers departing the morning in Tunis. This led to passengers being stranded ashore, soaring tensions, and the paralysis of the Civitavecchia passenger terminal. The Tunisian authorities have, however, authorised the Civitavecchia–Tunis voyage departing on the evening of July 25.
Medevac off Ibiza
A doctor aboard the 'CNV Cristal' requested the urgent mediccal evacuation of a crew member on Jan 31, 2026, while the ferry was sailing 18 nautical miles off the coast. The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Palma mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 220, which hoisted the patient and to Ibiza airport. From there, he was transferred by ambulance to a hospital.
Medevac off Xàbia
A 51 year old passenger of the 'GNV Cristal' was medevaced off the coast of Xàbia on July 13, 2025. He had suffered an epileptic seizure, while the ferry was sailing south through Mediterranean waters. A Helimer SAR helicopter took off after receiving the alert and landed on the ship at sea, where personnel quickly rescued the injured man. The evacuation was carried out under optimal conditions, and the victim was stabilized during the flight to the Hospital de la Fe in Valencia, where medical services were waiting to attend.
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