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72-year-old British woman missing aboard Atlantic cruise ship
A 72-year-old British woman has gone missing from the Marella Voyager while it was crossing the Atlantic towards the Caribbean, Tui said. The ship’s crew searched after noticing she was missing, and the US Coast Guard asked the vessel to continue its voyage; authorities have alerted nearby ships to look out for her.
The woman was last seen on Monday, and the crew realised she was missing the following day when her bed had not been slept in. The ship carries around 2,000 passengers and 800 crew and left Malaga on 4 November; it is due in Antigua on Friday and Barbados on Sunday. Tui and the Foreign Office said they are supporting the family and co-operating with authorities.
In short
- A 72-year-old British passenger is missing in the Atlantic.
- The Marella Voyager was travelling towards the Caribbean.
- Authorities have asked nearby ships to keep watch.
Explained simply
The Marella Voyager is a passenger cruise ship operated by Tui, a travel company. It was sailing from Spain across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, with stops planned in Antigua and Barbados.
When someone goes missing at sea, the ship’s crew and maritime authorities may search the area and alert other vessels nearby. The US Coast Guard is responsible for maritime safety and rescue in US waters and nearby areas; the ship’s location and the conditions at sea can affect what help is possible.
The Foreign Office provides support to British nationals and their families overseas. Tui, the ship’s operator, and the authorities are involved because they can assist the family and share information relevant to the search.
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Originally published by BBC World as “British woman missing from cruise ship in Atlantic”.