As a precaution, two tugs were sent to escort the liner towards Naples, where more in -depth technical inspections took place. At the same time, the Coast Guard has dispatched two patrollers and a helicopter in the area in order to ensure close follow -up.
The MSC World Europa is considered one of the most imposing and modern cruise ships in the world. 333 meters long and 68 meters high, it houses no less than 13 restaurants, 20 bars, 7 swimming pools and 13 jacuzzis, making it a real floating city. Built at the Atlantic projects in Saint-Nazaire and put into service in 2022, he had already distinguished himself by serving as a floating hotel during the Football World Cup in Qatar.
On the side of the Belgian subsidiary of MSC, we are confirmed the scenario of the day. “”The good news is that the ship is on the way againwe tell us Wim Willems, spokesperson for MSC. As it is the Mediterranean, there are Belgians on board, that’s for sure. We do not yet know the exact figure.“
Shortly before 4 p.m., the engines of the boat were therefore able to restart. “”This was a technical problem linked to the power supply: the engine did not have enough power to continue the trip. Meanwhile, everything has returned to normal. The ship should arrive around 9 p.m. at the port of Naples, where engines and any problems will be inspected. After this inspection, we will see if the ship can continue its trip, but a priori it will be the case.“
