Tragic Incident: Passenger Fatality After Overboard Fall from Costa Smeralda in Civitavecchia
On February 6, 2026, a tragic incident occurred at Civitavecchia Port, involving a passenger from the Costa Smeralda cruise ship who fell overboard. The ship was docked at Pier 12 during routine operations when a middle-aged German national fell a significant distance onto the quayside.
Initial assessments by the port police and Coast Guard suggested that the fall might have been deliberate, but investigations into the specific circumstances are still ongoing. Emergency services, including firefighters who were present for a separate medical evacuation on board, quickly attempted to resuscitate the passenger alongside the ship’s medical team. Unfortunately, the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Costa Cruises has informed the appropriate authorities about the incident and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. They confirmed that the crew and emergency procedures were activated swiftly in response to the incident. After local authorities conducted their checks and determined there was no need for further inspections of the ship, Costa Smeralda was given the all-clear to continue with its scheduled itinerary later that evening.
For more details on incidents related to the Costa Smeralda, you can visit the ship’s CruiseMinus page.
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