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Family of deceased crew member seeking further information about his death
The family of a South African crew member, who died aboard the 'MSC Euribia', was seeking further information about his final hours and medical treatment. Laeeq Adams, 21, from Durban, died aboard the ship on Oct 18, 2025, while working as an assistant waiter. His family remained concerned about the circumstances surrounding his death, and wanted greater clarity over the medical care he received before his condition deteriorated. MSC Cruises said that Adams had suffered a sudden deterioration followed by cardiac arrest and could not be revived by the ship’s medical team. According to MSC Cruises, Laeeq experienced a sudden deterioration in his condition and subsequently suffered a cardiac arrest on the early morning. Despite the best efforts of the onboard medical team, they were unable to revive him. Adams had joined MSC Cruises in April 2025 and had been working aboard the 'MSC Euribia- for seven months. It was his first contract at sea. His mother said he had become ill in the days before his death and that the family had been told he initially experienced a fever and sore throat before later vomiting. According to his mother, a post-mortem examination recorded acute lung injury, while the family was still awaiting the results of toxicology testing.She said the family wanted more information about what happened during the period immediately preceding his death, including the progression of his illness and the treatment he received. Adams also raised concerns about the communication with the family and aspects of the repatriation and funeral process. MSC Cruises said that the procedures following an onboard death included medical attendance, reporting the death to the relevant authorities, notifying family representatives, preserving the deceased’s dignity, and arranging repatriation in accordance with applicable requirements. The company said it assisted with the repatriation of Adams’ body to South Africa and offered support towards burial and funeral expenses as well as customary 40- and 100-day memorial ceremonies. MSC Cruises also said it made donations to two schools nominated by the family in Adams’ name. The company acknowledged, that some of his personal belongings could not be located and said it compensated his family for their value, alongside an additional ex gratia payment. MSC Cruises rejected claims that it had refused the family access to personnel or other records, saying such requests were subject to regulatory procedures. The cruise line said it had requested a copy of Adams’ official death certificate to progress the request and had received the document during the past week. Throughout the period following Laeeq’s passing, the company had remained in regular communication with the family and sought to accommodate their requests wherever reasonably possible. Adams was buried on Oct 31, 2025.
MSC Euribia to start cruising again from Kiel this week
The 'MSC Euribia' is scheduled to pass Skagen on May 13 and arrive in Kiel at the Ostsee Quay on May 14 at around 8:00 a.m., preparations for its departure will begin. Trucks carrying provisions and equipment have been scheduled to arrive at the ship. Additionally, more crew members were expected to join the vessel. The ship is being prepared for full operational service; the first guests will be welcomed aboard for the new season's inaugural cruise, which sets sail from Kiel on May 16 and from Copenhagen on May 17. The ship had already taken on a portion of its equipment during a stopover in Malta earlier in May. The crew of the 'MSC Euribia' has until the evening of May 15 to complete the outfitting process. Once the 'Costa Diadema' has vacated Berth 1 at the East Bank Port, the 'MSC Euribia' is scheduled to move to Kiel-Dietrichsdorf. There, the first passengers since late February will once again board the ship and move into their cabins. On May 16, the 'MSC Euribia' will officially launch its summer cruise program—running through the autumn from in Kiel. . Originally, the ship was scheduled to begin its voyage to Kiel as early as April 4. However, due to delays caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, two scheduled cruises from Kiel had to be cancelled. Passengers who had planned to sail to Norway aboard the 'MSC Euribia' on May 2 or May 9 were offered compensation. This coming winter, the 'MSC Euribia' will sail in the Mediterranean rather than heading to the Middle East. On Oct 10, the ship will set course from Kiel for Barcelona and Marseille. The voyages in the Persian Gulf were originally scheduled to be undertaken by the 'MSC World Europa', however, due to the situation in the region, all MSC Cruises voyages in the area have been cancelled for the time being.
MSC Euribia on its way to Kiel to resume operations
After a week-long stopover in Malta, the 'MSC Euribia' left Valletta on the evening of May 5 and set course for Kiel with an ETA as of May 14. Cruise operations were planned to resume on May 16. In Malta, preparations were made for the restart of cruise operations. The crew size was significantly increased, and supplies were brought on board. During the eight-day-voyage to Kiel, the crew will make further preparations for passenger service. In Kiel, the ship will initially be berthed at the Ostsee Quay from the morning of May 14 until the evening of May 15, as its usual berth in the East Bank Port is occupied by the 'Costa Diadem' on May 15. After the 'Costa Diadema' has departed Kiel, the 'MSC Euribia' will be moved to the East Bank Port, where the first guests will board on May 16. During the 2026 summer season, the 'MSC Euribia' will operate one-week itineraries to destinations in the Norwegian fjords, departing from and returning to Kiel and Copenhagen. Following this, a Western Europe cruise will take place in the western Mediterranean during the winter season.
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