Crew member on Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard off Massachusetts coast

Coast Guard groups have suspended the seek for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship whereas it was touring from Bermuda to Boston. Rescuers searched within the in a single day hours Sunday off the coast of Massachusetts after issuing a person overboard announcement to passengers.

The US Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England acquired a report that the crew member was seen on a safety digital camera falling off the Norwegian Breakaway, plunging into the waters about 12 miles off the Cape Cod city of Wellfleet.

A passenger informed CBS News Boston {that a} ship-wide man overboard announcement was issued, and lifeboats had been launched.

According to the Coast Guard, a search helicopter arrived simply after 1:15 am to help within the search. A crew from Coast Guard Station Provincetown additionally helped within the search.

Another helicopter took off later Sunday morning, however the search was suspended simply after midday, “pending new information.”

The cruise ship arrived at Boston’s Black Falcon Terminal Sunday simply earlier than midday.

Passengers acquired a letter that as a result of delayed arrival, embarkation would happen later than anticipated Sunday afternoon.

“Overnight and into the early morning hours, the ship remained engaged in search and rescue efforts following a man overboard situation, working closely with maritime authorities,” the letter stated. “These efforts required the vessel’s full attention before the voyage could safely resume toward Boston. Situations such as these are never easy, and the safety and well-being of those at sea remain at the heart of every decision we make.”

The identify of the one who fell overboard has not been launched. It will not be but recognized what brought on them to fall overboard.