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Video shows final moments of woman before she fell overboard off Carnival cruise ship

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Newly emerged video footage, recorded minutes before a woman fell overboard from the Carnival Valor cruise , shows her struggling with cruise ship security.

The 32-year-old African-American woman, who remains unidentified, fell from the Carnival Valor ship into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, when it was 150 miles off the coast of Southwest Pass, Louisiana .

Passengers said that the woman appeared in a frantic state following an alleged disturbance in a hot tub on the ship and jumped off from the tenth floor into the ocean.

Now a new video, recorded on a mobile, shows her struggle with three security guards who are tightly holding her hands behind her back. Earlier reports claimed she was handcuffed, however, in the video she wasn’t cuffed.

She is heard screaming “Alicia” as guards help her up a flight of stairs and off the pool deck. The video doesn’t show the moment she fell and it isn’t clear how she she broke free from the guards. However, it shows horrified passengers rushing to the balcony to find out what happened. One of them is heard asking: “who was she?”

A life preserver is seen in the water, reportedly thrown in by the crew to help her stay afloat. However, the woman disappeared soon, the eye witnesses say.

The ship circled for hours looking for any sign of the woman, however, resumed on its route later after the Coast Guard took over the search and rescue efforts which were suspended hours later.

“The decision to suspend a search-and-rescue case is never one we come to lightly,” said Chief Warrant Officer Tricia Eldredge, command duty officer at sector New Orleans. “We offer our deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time.”

The cruise company says their team is providing support to the guest’s husband who was traveling with her, as well to the rest of her family.

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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Passenger Who Fell From Cruise Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Sunday that it halted its search for a woman who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.

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The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a 31-hour search for a passenger who fell off a cruise ship near Mexico, the authorities said on Sunday.

The woman, who was not immediately identified, was aboard a Carnival cruise ship when she fell on Saturday morning “from the balcony of her stateroom,” Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement. The company said the ship had been on a three-day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico, and the Coast Guard said the woman fell near there.

Carnival did not provide further details of how the woman fell overboard.

On Saturday, the Coast Guard said that it had deployed a cutter called the Forrest Rednour as well as a helicopter, and that it was working with Mexico’s Navy to find the woman.

Crews started searching early in the morning on Saturday and into Sunday, the Coast Guard said. It led a search of about 520 square nautical miles, it said.

One passenger told a California news station, KABC-TV , that he heard someone say, “Man overboard, man overboard port side” on the ship’s speakers. He said that when he looked over the balcony of his room, he saw crew members tossing life preservers into the water.

Daniel Miranda, another passenger, told the station that cruise officials said that they had “verified through the cameras” that a woman had fallen into the water. A photo he took, broadcast by the station, also showed that the area of the ship where the woman fell had been cordoned off with blue tape.

After more than 31 hours scouring the area, the Coast Guard said on Sunday that it had suspended its search “pending additional information.”

The cruise company said in its statement that after assisting the Coast Guard, its ship had returned to Long Beach, Calif., as scheduled on Dec. 12. “Our thoughts are with the guest and her family, and our Care Team is providing support,” the company said.

In California, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents went to the ship “with an evidence response team” to assist in the case, a spokeswoman for the bureau said on Monday.

It is increasingly uncommon for passengers to fall from cruise ships, according to Carolyn Spencer Brown, who has covered the cruise industry for about 25 years, currently as chief content officer of Cruise Media LLC.

“It’s becoming much more uncommon than it was 20 years ago,” she said, citing the “increasingly sophisticated design specifications” that have prioritized safety on ships.

“They are designed to keep you safe,” she continued. “You really don’t hear about it very often, and when it happens, typically there are other factors involved.”

In 2010, Congress passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act , which required ships be equipped with rails no shorter than 42 inches above the deck, and with alarms and other technology to help signal and find passengers who go overboard.

In 2018 and 2019, 26 and 29 people fell overboard from cruise and ferry ships, according to Cruisejunkie.com , which lists cases reported by the news media, including those involving people who jumped. In 2020 and 2021, when far fewer passengers took cruises because of the pandemic, the site recorded three incidents.

Ross A. Klein, who tracks the cases of people who fall overboard on his website, Cruisejunkie.com, wrote in a June 2019 report that information on people who fall overboard is limited “as cases may not be publicly reported.”

Falls overboard could involve intoxication, accidents or deliberate jumps, Mr. Klein’s report said, but he warned there was reason to be cautious with labels because of the lack of information.

“Alcohol intoxication is known in only a small percentage of cases, largely because there is no systematic reporting of persons overboard, and no accounting of behavior prior to a disappearance (such as alcohol consumption),” the report said.

Asked about how many people have fallen overboard from Carnival ships in recent years, a spokeswoman for the company said she did not have any further information other than the statement about this weekend’s search.

The ship traveling to Ensenada this weekend, the Carnival Miracle, debuted in 2004 and can accommodate more than 2,100 guests and 934 crew members, according to the company.

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The FBI has processed and is analyzing evidence gathered as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding how a cruise ship passenger went overboard during a trip from Los Angeles to Mexico , officials confirmed Tuesday.

The passenger, who has been described only as a woman in her mid-20s, was aboard the Carnival Miracle cruise ship around 3:30 a.m. Saturday when she went overboard near Ensenada, Mexico. The woman or her remains were still missing as of Tuesday afternoon. 

The FBI is now the lead agency overseeing the investigation into the woman’s death, a spokesperson for the agency’s Los Angeles Field Office told Fox News. FBI investigators and an evidence response team boarded the Miracle when the ship docked in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, the spokesperson said. 

U.S. COAST GUARD SUSPENDS SEARCH FOR WOMAN WHO WENT OVERBOARD ON CRUISE SHIP

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The teams completed processing the evidence from the ship on Monday, and the investigation is ongoing. 

"We responded due to the circumstances since we have jurisdiction on the high seas," the spokesperson, Laura Eimiller, wrote in an email. "Whether accidental, foul play or otherwise, we look for evidence to determine what actually occurred."

Officials have not yet released the woman’s identity.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard is leading the water search for the woman’s body.

The United States Coast Guard searched for more than 31 hours, with no success, before discontinuing their efforts pending additional information, the agency’s Southern California branch tweeted Sunday.

COAST GUARD SEARCHING FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER WHO WENT OVERBOARD OFF COAST OF MEXICO

The vessel departed from the Los Angeles waters on Thursday. Just days later, in the wee hours of Saturday, passengers awoke to an announcement notifying them of a person overboard, Daniel Miranda, who was on the ship at the time, told KABC-TV . He added that portions of the ship were then closed to the public. Miranda told CBS Los Angeles that the woman’s room was located on the fifth floor.

"Someone has lost their life, whether it was done by accident or by foul play I don’t know," said Miranda, a California-based paramedic and firefighter. "A lot of people are concerned because that’s somebody’s life, and that’s a high likelihood that this person will not be found alive."

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Coast Guard Petty Officer Adam Stanton told FOX 11 Los Angeles that the woman plummeted from her stateroom balcony.

The Carnival Miracle boasts 12 stories and is able to accommodate 2,124 guests and 934 crew members. 

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A spokesperson for Carnival did not respond to Fox News’ request seeking comment and information on Tuesday, but the company told FOX 11 on Saturday that they advised guests that morning "of an overboard incident involving one of our guests from the balcony of her stateroom."

"After assisting the U.S Coast Guard with a search, the ship has been released and is proceeding to Ensenada and will then return to Long Beach as scheduled on Sunday morning," Carnival told FOX 11. "Our thoughts are with the guest and her family, and our Care Team is providing support."

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Search halted for woman who fell overboard from Carnival cruise ship

LONG BEACH, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard authorities have halted the search for a woman who went overboard on a cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.

Authorities searched more than 31 hours for the woman before pausing the search on Sunday pending additional information, Petty Officer First Class Adam Stanton said Sunday.

The woman in her mid-20s was reported to have gone overboard early Saturday, he said.

The Carnival Miracle cruise ship was returning Sunday to the port in Long Beach, where federal authorities were waiting to investigate, KABC-TV  reported.

Ship passenger Daniel Miranda said an announcement went out early Saturday that someone had gone overboard, and that areas of the ship were cordoned off and limited information was provided.

The woman was not immediately identified. The ship left Los Angeles area on Thursday.

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Carnival cruise ship returns to Long Beach as crews search for woman who went overboard

Carnival officials confirmed the woman went overboard from the balcony of her stateroom.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A cruise ship that set sail to Ensenada, Mexico, from Long Beach that was carrying a woman who went overboard is back as the search for the woman continues.

According to officials, a woman in her 20s was reported missing from the Carnival Miracle cruise ship at around 3:30 a.m.

Carnival officials later confirmed one of the ship's guests went overboard from the balcony of her stateroom.

U.S. Coast Guard personnel joined the Mexican Navy Saturday in the search after the incident, which happened about 35 miles off the Ensenada coast. At 10:30 a.m., after a 31-hour search effort, Coast Guard officials said crews are standing down as they wait for additional information.

The FBI waited for the ship to dock in Long Beach to assist in the investigation and search efforts.

Meanwhile, Eyewitness News spoke with a passenger who was startled by the announcement early Saturday morning.

"About 3 a.m., we were awakened by a general announcement across the ship with a warning going, 'Man overboard! Man overboard! Man overboard!'" recalled Daniel Miranda. "So the ship has been given limited information. They told us we were stuck looking for the lady, and then they called us to clear us up. The crew's been very tight-lipped and of course, they've had different areas of the ship that have cordoned off for their search when they were searching."

The Coast Guard said on Twitter that an MH-60 Jayhawk was involved in the search over ocean waters.

The incident remains under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Coast Guard is searching for a missing cruise ship passenger approximately 150 miles offshore SouthWest Pass, Louisiana. Rescue crews are searching for a 32-year-old African American female. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans then directed the launch of rescue crews to begin searching.

A Baton Rouge woman who was onboard the Carnival Valor cruise ship talked with WAFB about what she saw and heard. She and other passengers our team spoke with claim something happened in the hot tub area on the 10th deck of the ship around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 between the now missing woman and a man. That’s when security was called.

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“Security got her out of the hot tub. Whenever they got to take her into custody, apparently she was upset and went over the rail. And, that was at about 2:30,” said Kim Barnette, one of the ship’s passengers and a resident of Baton Rouge.

“And when she jumped off, she apparently hit her head on the side of the boat. And, then she hit the water face first,” said Randy, a passenger.

Cell phone video (see below) of the incident obtained by WAFB’s sister station WVUE FOX 8 shows three security guards holding a woman’s arms behind her back not cuffed. She gets up and screams the name “Alicia” before being helped up a flight of stairs and off of the pool deck. The video then cuts to moments after the woman jumped, and crews can be seen rushing to the edge of the ship to throw in a life preserver.

“There are some lifeboats there that apparently she hit on the way down. Which when it hit, it was pretty loud, and of course, there was a disturbance here on the ship, which made me go on my balcony on deck 7,” said Barnette.

People aboard the boat told WAFB, the mood drastically changed before it docked in New Orleans on Thursday, Feb. 17.

“The feeling onboard the ship right now is a little subdued. Of course, most people are at dinner or in their cabins. There’s not a lot of activity that you see going on board, that you see with people. Because everybody is praying for the family because it’s a pretty bad situation,” said Barnette.

And, passengers are praying for a miracle as the Coast Guard continues to search.

“We continue to pray for the family, and let everybody know that the rest of us are okay on board the Valor. We’re just eating dinner and making the best of a bad situation and praying for the family,” said Barnette.

One woman our team spoke with claims crew members threw a flare in, to mark the woman’s location. But, no one has seen her come up from the water yet.

We do not know the woman’s name yet or where she is from.

The ship left from Cozumel, Mexico around 3:27 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 15. It returned to dock in New Orleans around 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17.

An earlier version of this story included a quote from a passenger saying the woman was in handcuffs. A spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line denies that.

You can read a full statement from Carnival below:

Carnival Valor supported the search for a guest who jumped overboard from her balcony on Wednesday evening while the ship was at sea. The ship’s command immediately began search and rescue procedures, returned to the area near where the incident occurred and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. Carnival’s CARE team is providing support to the guest’s husband who was traveling with her, as well as her family.

Coast Guard officials took over the search effort and released Carnival Valor on Wednesday evening. Our thoughts are with our guest’s family.

The ship arrived to its homeport of New Orleans on Thursday morning from a five-day cruise to Mexico that departed Saturday, Feb 12 and departed on its next cruise Thursday evening.

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Carnival cruise passenger seen in video moments before reportedly jumping off ship

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A Carnival cruise ship passenger was caught on camera struggling with security moments before she reportedly jumped overboard into the Gulf of Mexico. 

In the cell phone video obtained by FOX 8, the woman, 32, is seen being pulled to her feet by security guards on the deck of the Carnival Valor ship on Wednesday. 

The ship was on a five-day cruise to Mexico that departed Saturday, Carnival told FOX Business. 

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The woman is then seen struggling as the guards try and hold her arms behind her back. At one point, the woman can be heard screaming "Alicia" before being escorted away by security. 

The clip cuts off and then shows passengers rushing to the edge of the ship looking over the balcony after the woman had reportedly already jumped into the water. Crew members were also seen rushing to the side with life preservers. 

Carnival told FOX Business that the passenger was never in handcuffs at any point during the incident. 

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Other passengers posted videos to Twitter moments after the woman allegedly jumped, with one showing a life preserver floating in the water nearby. 

Carnival previously told Fox News that it received reports about a female guest who jumped overboard from her balcony while the ship was at sea. 

A company spokesperson said the ship’s command immediately began search and rescue procedures and returned to the area near where the incident occurred and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. 

"Carnival’s CARE team is providing support to the guest’s husband who was traveling with her," the spokesperson said. 

US COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER OVERBOARD IN GULF OF MEXICO

However, after 14 hours of searching, the Coast Guard announced that it suspended its mission. 

After getting the call Wednesday, U.S. Coast Guard District 8 began searching for the passenger approximately 150 miles offshore SouthWest Pass. 

Crews canvassed more than 2,514 square nautical miles off the coast of Louisiana. 

"The decision to suspend a search-and-rescue case is never one we come to lightly," said Chief Warrant Officer Tricia Eldredge, Command Duty Officer at Sector New Orleans. "We offer our deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time."

The ship arrived back its home port of New Orleans on Thursday morning, Carnival said. 

FOX News' Bradford Betz contributed to this report. 

Woman Goes Overboard On Carnival Cruise, Prompting Coast Guard Search

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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a woman who went missing in the Gulf of Mexico, authorities said on Thursday .

The Coast Guard said it received a call Wednesday afternoon that a 32-year-old woman had fallen overboard from the cruise ship Carnival Valor about 150 miles from Southwest Pass, Louisiana, per the Associated Press . The ship was en route to its home port in New Orleans.

A spokesperson for the Carnival Cruise Line told HuffPost the woman is thought to have jumped from her balcony.

“Carnival Valor is supporting the search for a guest who reportedly jumped overboard from her balcony on Wednesday afternoon while the ship was at sea,” the spokesperson said. “The ship’s command immediately began search and rescue procedures, returned to the area near where the incident occurred and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. Carnival’s CARE team is providing support to the guest’s husband, who was traveling with her.”

Passengers told the New Orleans news station WVUE that the woman had caused a disturbance on the 10th floor deck of the ship, prompting security officials to handcuff her.

Cell phone footage of the incident obtained by WVUE show security guards holding a woman’s arms behind her back before taking her away. The video then presumably cuts to moments after she went overboard, and passengers are shown looking out toward the sea.

Carnival said the claims about the woman being handcuffed were “unsubstantiated and untrue.”

Coast Guard officials told the AP on Thursday that an airplane is conducting search patterns off the coast.

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Search Underway for Woman Who Went Overboard on Cruise Ship Balcony in Gulf of Mexico

"Carnival's CARE team is providing support to the guest's husband who was traveling with her," Carnival Cruise Line said a in statement

Authorities are searching for a cruise ship passenger who went overboard on Wednesday afternoon.

The Coast Guard received a call around 3 p.m. on Wednesday reporting that a 32-year-old female passenger on the Carnival Valor cruise ship fell into the water about 150 miles from shore of Louisiana, according to a statement .

As of Thursday afternoon, search efforts remain ongoing, the Coast Guard tells PEOPLE.

Carnival Cruise Lines says they "immediately began search and rescue procedures" after the incident occurred.

"Carnival Valor supported the search for a guest who jumped overboard from her balcony on Wednesday afternoon while the ship was at sea," Carnival says in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

The U.S. Coast Guard did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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Although details surrounding the incident have not yet been revealed, FOX affiliate WVUE reported that passengers claim there was a disturbance before she went overboard and that she had been detained with handcuffs by security.

The outlet also reported that passengers say she hit the side of the boat before falling into the water.

The incident occurred as the cruise ship was on its way back to New Orleans following a five-day trip to Mexico, according to Carnival.

The ship arrived at its homeport on Thursday morning and is scheduled to depart on its next cruise Thursday evening.

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At around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, passengers on the Carnival Miracle cruise ship were awakened by an alert that  someone had fallen overboard .

Passengers were in the midst of a three-day California voyage from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal to Ensenada.

“Someone has lost their life, whether it was done by accident or by foul play I don’t know,” said Daniel Miranda, a Northern California firefighter paramedic on board the ship, according to  CBS Los Angeles .

“There’s some high suspicion of foul play.”

The outlet states that many passengers are also concerned the incident occurred from foul play, after the woman fell from the fifth-floor balcony of her stateroom.

There are 12 decks on the Carnival Miracle cruise ship.

“A lot of people are concerned because that’s somebody’s life, and that’s a high likelihood that this person will not be found alive,” Miranda added.

After over 31 hours of searching, the Coast Guard halted its efforts on Sunday.

“They did their best efforts to get crews out on little boats and rescue and start a search,” said Miranda.

Following the incident on Saturday morning, Carnival issued a statement.

“We advised Carnival Miracle guests this morning of an overboard incident involving one of our guests from the balcony of her stateroom,” they wrote.

“Our thoughts are with the guest and her family, and our care team is providing support.”

With a guest capacity of 2,100 people, Miranda estimated around 1,100 were on board the cruise ship at the time of the incident.

The United States Coast Guard has been assisted in the search by the Mexican navy.

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The unidentified female was pronounced dead on the ship of unknown causes.

The FBI is investigating a "suspicious death" of a female passenger aboard a Carnival cruise ship while it was en route to the Bahamas .

The incident occurred on Carnival's Sunshine during its Feb. 27 voyage from the United States to Nassau, Bahamas, when medical staff and other crew members aboard the ship were made aware of an unresponsive passenger and life-saving measures were immediately attempted, according to a statement from the FBI's field office in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Despite the crew's best efforts, the unidentified female passenger was pronounced dead on the ship of currently unknown causes, though Carnival released a subsequent statement indicating that they believe the passenger died of natural causes.

"While we continue to cooperate with authorities, all indications pertaining to the death of a guest on board Carnival Sunshine suggest that it was a natural death due to a medical condition," Carnival said in the statement released on Tuesday. "We will defer to the FBI on any specific details which may possibly be released at a later date as we fully respect the investigative process, but our initial emergency medical response was appropriate and it appears that this was indeed a medical situation that sadly resulted in the death of a guest."

This incident remains under investigation by the FBI.

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"The FBI investigates certain crimes on the high seas, as well as suspicious deaths of U.S. persons," the FBI said. "As such, FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) members responded to process the passenger's room once the ship returned to the Charleston port on March 4."

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The "suspicious death" was isolated, according to the FBI, and there was no threat to any other passengers before or after the passenger was found deceased.

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Dad-of-three who went overboard cruise ship is identified - as his brother reveals his sad final act

A man who went overboard on a cruise ship last week has been identified, as his brother revealed what happened before the tragedy.

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A father-of-three who was pulled from the water after going overboard a cruise ship last week has been identified, with his brother claiming he had racked up a $4000 casino debt on board.

P&O’s Pacific Adventure was due to dock in Sydney Harbour at 6am on Monday, May 6 at the end of a three-day Elvis-themed cruise, but Shane Dixon, 50, went overboard in the early hours.

The ship remained in the waters just off the city’s eastern suburbs while a huge search was underway and a man’s body was retrieved from the water at 10.30am, 10 nautical miles off Sydney Heads.

His brother spoke to Daily Mail Australia saying their mother was “devastated” and “broken”.

“She has already buried one son and now she has to bury another one,” Scott Dixon said.

Scott said his brother was going through a rough time and had spent $5000 at the cruise’s casino on the Friday, and then after borrowing money from the family to repay the debt, spent another $4000 the following night.

“His brain was probably going 100 miles an hour. He probably thought, ‘s***, I’ve done it again. I can’t afford it and I can’t ask mum for more money,’’ Scott said.

A spokeswoman for P&O Australia said they won’t be commenting on the claims due to the coroner’s investigation that is underway.

P&O’s Pacific Adventure had been hosting an Elvis-themed voyage called ‘Tribute to The King’, promising a long weekend of “themed parties, karaoke, trivia and much more”.

One passenger on board the ship, Kel, said that when the alarm sounded on board she lept out of bed.

“We jumped out of bed so fast,” she wrote.

“Was hectic! Been circling in the same spot for over 5hrs now.”

P&O’s Pacific Adventure was cleared by NSW Police to return to port shortly before midday.

In a statement P&O Australia said: “We thank guests for their care, understanding and patience on what’s been a distressing day for guests and crew.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the guest at this difficult time.”

The Carnival Cruise ship Carnival Splendor was also at sea during the search despite being due in port that morning.

It is understood that Splendor had been on standby to assist in the search.

A passenger, who asked not to named, told news.com.au that the situation at sea was “scary”.

“We’re docked out at sea and aren’t allowed in yet due to the search and rescue,” he said before 8am on Monday, May 6.

“An announcement came out for us at 7am saying that an emergency rescue operation was being conducted and we weren’t allowed to enter the channel into the harbour.

“We are maybe 20km out from land and will stay here until we get permission to head back in.”

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Another passenger on board Splendor, who goes by @auscruisecouple on TikTok, shared a selfie of the conditions.

“We have been offshore since about 4 o’clock this morning unable to dock due to an emergency situation,” she said.

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Carnival Conquest pays tribute to military women during Miami Fleet Week

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line concluded the inaugural Fleet Week festivities in Miami Florida and ushered in Mother’s Day weekend by demonstrating support and appreciation for the military through a special ceremony aboard Carnival Conquest on Friday, May 10.

During the event, Vera Lannek, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and vice president of strategic sourcing for Carnival Corporation , expressed sincere gratitude for the women's military service. Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Stjepan Neral led the acknowledgment of military branches, with each military member receiving a commemorative challenge coin from Carnival as a token of appreciation. The program also highlighted the contributions of military teams involved in sea rescues.

Fleet Week is an annual tradition celebrating the significant contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Fleet Week Miami, running from May 5 to May 12, features a range of community outreach activities and events, including concerts by Navy and Marine Corps bands, guided ship tours, and ceremonies honoring service members.

Carnival's commitment to honoring the military extends to every voyage, with regular military appreciation gatherings and dedicated Military Appreciation Day events across the fleet. In 2023, Carnival hosted 1,500+ military gatherings attended by tens of thousands of guests fleet-wide.

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Military Women During Inaugural Fleet Week

I n commemoration of its inaugural Fleet Week festivities in Miami , while also kicking off Mother’s Day weekend, Carnival Cruise Line expressed its support and gratitude for hosting over 150 female military members aboard the Carnival Conquest.

During the celebratory event, U.S. Naval Academy graduate Vera Lannek, Vice President of strategic sourcing for Carnival Corporation, conveyed heartfelt appreciation for the service of women in the Armed Forces. Carnival Conquest Cruise Director, Stjepan Neral, led the acknowledgment of the various military branches, with individual members of each branch receiving a commemorative challenge coin from Carnival. Special recognition was also given to military teams involved in sea rescues.

“As America’s cruise line, we carry more active military members and veterans than any other cruise line, so it’s our honor to host this special salute to military women as part of Fleet Week in Miami, where we’re headquartered and sail five of our beautiful ships,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We want all members of the military to know that we greatly appreciate their service and their sacrifice.”  

Fleet Week is an annual tradition celebrating the contributions of the brave men and women who constitute the U.S. Armed Forces. Multiple community outreach opportunities and events are being featured during Fleet Week Miami, which is running from May 5 to May 12, 2024. Multi-day programming includes special concerts by Navy and Marine Corps bands, guided ship tours, various ceremonies and tributes to individual service members.

Carnival demonstrates its appreciation for the military aboard every sailing with a military appreciation gathering, and many events expand the tribute to Military Appreciation Day across the fleet. In 2023, Carnival hosted over 1,500 military gatherings attended by tens of thousands of guests across the fleet.

On every voyage, Carnival pays tribute to the military through a dedicated military appreciation gathering, with many events extending the recognition to encompass Military Appreciation Day throughout the fleet. In 2023 alone, Carnival hosted over 1,500 military gatherings attended by tens of thousands of guests across its fleet.

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Carnival Cruise Lines treats 100 military women to brunch during Fleet Week

By Marybel Rodriguez

May 10, 2024 / 6:03 PM EDT / CBS Miami

MIAMI - Just ahead of Mother's Day and in honor of Fleet Week Miami and Military Appreciation Month, Carnival Cruise Lines wanted to do something special for the women in the military. 

Carnival Cruise Lines is saying thank you and honoring the brave women in the military.

"This is a celebration of our women in the military, and it is a great way to showcase the services. The Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, and a phenomenal woman that we have that work every day, extremely hard to protect this country and protect our citizens," said Admiral Benjamin Nicholson, with the US Marines.

During Fleet Week Miami and just before Mother's Day, Carnival held a brunch for more than 100 military members in appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

"I'm having a wonderful time I love the city of Miami very cool to be on the cruise ship," said Virginia Brodie Marines.

And believe it or not, for many of these military members who spend days out at sea, this is actually their first time on a cruise ship.

"It's nice to see everyone out here and they are beautiful uniforms coming out here, together, integrated. It's great,"   said Claudia Camacho of the US Navy.

Claudia Camacho has been with the Navy for more than a decade it is a job she takes pride in but says being a mother is what fills her heart.

"I love being a mom. It's definitely the best job I've ever had. I have two daughters. I've been in the Navy for 13 years. Definitely hard when I have to leave, but my kids are very resilient military children are a different breed, they have to be. I love them. They're my whole life,"  said Camacho.

Carnival Cruise Lines has been having appreciation events for the military since 2016 and they hope to do so on every cruise that sails. We want to thank all military members for their service. We do hope they are enjoying their time in Miami and wish all the moms a happy Mother's Day.

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Marybel Rodriguez is the Emmy-nominated co-anchor of CBS4 News This Morning, which airs Monday-Friday from 4:30-7 a.m.

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