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Active search for missing passenger has ended
The active search for the missing, 76-year-old male passenger of the 'Marella Explorer 2' by Salvamento Marítimo has now ended, without the individual being located, though notices were still being provided to ships and boaters in the region to continue the lookout as appropriate. From now on any time the SAR boats are moving for other emergencies and during scheduled drills, they still search. Initially, the intense search on Nov 28 and Nov 29 included two helicopters, an SAR aircraft, and a patrol boat from La Palma. The search was temporarily suspended overnight due to darkness, but resumed as soon as possible on the morning of Nov 29. Following the pause for search operations, the cruise ship resumed her course for Tenerife, docking as planned. She is offering departures from Las Palmas and Santa Cruz.
Search for missing British passenger
A 76 year old British passenger went overboard from deck 12 of the 'Marella Explorer 2', enroute from La Gomera, about 14 nautical miles northwest of Tenerife on Nov 27. The alarm was raised at 10 a.m. The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife was notified and launched an SAR operation, involving the Helimer 201 helicopter, the SAR boats 'Salvamar Menkalinan' and 'Salvamar Mizar' and the Sasemar 103 aircraft. On Nov 28, the search was continued with the Helimer 201, which alternated with the Guardia Civil's Cuco helicopter. The patrol boat 'Río Guadiato' has joined the effort from La Palma. The Tenerife CCS maintained tge coordination under the direction of the Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the Guardia Civil. The 'Marella Explorer 2', which had also participated in the search, was released and docked in Santa Cruz de Tenerife early on Nov 28. The ship had eparted Tenerife on Nov 21 for a seven-day tour around the Canaries and other nearby islands.The Foreign Office has not been approached for consular assistance in this instance.
Passenger passed away during cruise in Corfu
A 67 year old British passenger aboard the 'Marella Explorer 2' has died on the cruise ship in the port of Corfu on July 1, 2025. The Port Authority was informed of the death of the man in the morning. The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation was being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority.
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