Four individuals were rescued from a sinking catamaran by a new Disney cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, over 200 miles off the coast of Bermuda. The incident occurred on 10 November when the catamaran began taking on water, prompting its passengers to issue a distress call to the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard subsequently broadcast an emergency alert. The Disney Treasure, en route from Europe to the US in preparation for its inaugural voyage, was the nearest vessel, located 80 miles away when it received the call. The cruise ship deployed a smaller boat to successfully retrieve all four passengers. According to ABC News, the catamaran, identified as the Serenity, started to flood due to a malfunction in the seal surrounding its escape hatch. Catamarans are characterized by their design, featuring two parallel hulls joined by a single deck, and vary in size from small craft utilized in Olympic sailing to large passenger ferries. The Serenity itself measured 15 meters in length. The Disney Treasure, a 340-meter vessel, was traversing the Atlantic Ocean from Europe, its place of construction, to Florida. It is scheduled to commence its maiden voyage from Florida in December, joining the company’s cruise fleet as its sixth passenger liner. “We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril,” Disney Treasure Captain Marco Nogara informed ABC News. He further stated, “Our crew members worked together on the rescue, skilfully demonstrating their training and commitment to safety.” Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Post navigation New Dock for River Medway Tours Receives Approval Rail Services Resume Following Week-Long Disruption