P&O cruise ship carrying thousands of Brits 'crashes' off the coast of Mallorca
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Andrew Smart
Sun, 27 August 2023
P&O cruise ship 'crashes' into oil tanker off the coast of Mallorca (Image: PA)
A P&O cruise ship carrying thousands of panicked Brits has apparently crashed off the coast of Mallorca in Spain.
The ship was said to have hurtled into an oil tanker after strong winds left those on board stranded.
It was reported that a storm "suddenly hit" the island, forcing the Britannia to anchor before the harrowing incident.
Passengers (including Brits) were told to assemble at the emergency points by the captain and crew after a loud bang was heard aboard, according to reports by the Mirror.
Andrew Smart
Sun, 27 August 2023
P&O cruise ship 'crashes' into oil tanker off the coast of Mallorca (Image: PA)
A P&O cruise ship carrying thousands of panicked Brits has apparently crashed off the coast of Mallorca in Spain.
The ship was said to have hurtled into an oil tanker after strong winds left those on board stranded.
It was reported that a storm "suddenly hit" the island, forcing the Britannia to anchor before the harrowing incident.
Passengers (including Brits) were told to assemble at the emergency points by the captain and crew after a loud bang was heard aboard, according to reports by the Mirror.
Bournemouth Echo: Mallorca has been battered by heavy wind and rain this weekend (PA)
Mallorca has been battered by heavy wind and rain this weekend (PA) (Image: PA)
Terrifying footage was shared of furniture being thrown about the ship as staff members attempted to maintain calm on the 140,000-tonne boat.
P&O ship hurtles into other vessel off the coast of Mallorca
One woman, who was on board the P&O cruise with her partner and two children said to WalesOnline: "We have now been told we’re allowed to leave our cabins but we can’t do anything on the ship and all the crew are in their life jackets and doing all of their emergency things. The side of the boat is battered."
She claimed: “We were docked overnight in Palma and the wind was so strong our anchors broke and we blew out into another ship.
"We were up browsing on our phones in bed and heard the big horn after the bang. It was panic stations, I was bawling my eyes out.
Bournemouth Echo: P&O Cruises has since responded to this incident (PA)
P&O Cruises has since responded to this incident (PA) (Image: PA)
"We went out onto our balcony and could see debris in the ocean and all the damage to the side of the boat and our lifeboat. The captain said: ‘Everyone to their muster stations, this is not a drill.’ Lots of people were running around looking panicked. Then they came around again and said everyone needs to get back to their cabins.
"We’re still none the wiser. I can’t see how they’ll be able to sail it again after this.”
This comes after the islands faced flight delays and cancellations over challenging weather.
A spokesperson for P&O Cruises said: “We are aware of an incident involving Britannia on Sunday morning while the ship was alongside in Palma de Mallorca. We are working to assess the situation. The captain is keeping all guests updated.”
P&O cruise ship with thousands of passengers onboard crashes into tanker
Holly Bancroft
Sun, 27 August 2023
P&O cruise ship with thousands of passengers onboard crashes into tanker
A small number of people are injured after a P&O cruise ship that was carrying thousands of British holidaymakers crashed into a petrol tanker.
The ship broke free of its moorings during a storm in Mallorca, Spain and collided with a freight vessel.
Port authorities in the capital Palma said the ship collided with a petrol tanker because of high winds.
One passenger Gavin McCoy told the BBC that the incident happened while “the local fire service and crew were carrying out an emergency drill”.
He added: “A sudden rain and wind storm ripped us away from our dockside moorings, breaking tethering lines, water hoses, and causing the walkway to fall into the sea.”
He said he was sitting by the windown in the coffee shop when he saw “the blue dockside reception marquee tents blowing through the air”.
Another passenger told Wales Online: “We were docked overnight in Palma and the wind was so strong our anchors broke and we blew out into another ship.
“We were browsing our phones in bed and heard the big horn after the bang. It was panic stations, I was bawling my eyes out.”
A spokesperson for P&O Cruises said: “P&O cruises Britannia was involved in a weather-related incident while alongside in Palma de Mallorca. A small number of individuals sustained minor injuries and are being cared for by the onboard medical centre.”
A view shows a car passing through a flooded road in Mallorca, Spain, August 27, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video (@gozzo82 via X via REUTERS)
“To allow our technical teams to make an assessment Britannia will remain alongside in Palma de Mallorca tonight with onboard entertainment and activities scheduled.”
Britannia, which entered service in 2015, is 330 metres long and weights 143,000 tons, according to the company’s website. It has 13 guest decks and an operating capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.
Torrential rain has lashed the islands of Mallorca, with the conditions leading the cancellation of over 20 flights.
Holly Bancroft
Sun, 27 August 2023
P&O cruise ship with thousands of passengers onboard crashes into tanker
A small number of people are injured after a P&O cruise ship that was carrying thousands of British holidaymakers crashed into a petrol tanker.
The ship broke free of its moorings during a storm in Mallorca, Spain and collided with a freight vessel.
Port authorities in the capital Palma said the ship collided with a petrol tanker because of high winds.
One passenger Gavin McCoy told the BBC that the incident happened while “the local fire service and crew were carrying out an emergency drill”.
He added: “A sudden rain and wind storm ripped us away from our dockside moorings, breaking tethering lines, water hoses, and causing the walkway to fall into the sea.”
He said he was sitting by the windown in the coffee shop when he saw “the blue dockside reception marquee tents blowing through the air”.
Another passenger told Wales Online: “We were docked overnight in Palma and the wind was so strong our anchors broke and we blew out into another ship.
“We were browsing our phones in bed and heard the big horn after the bang. It was panic stations, I was bawling my eyes out.”
A spokesperson for P&O Cruises said: “P&O cruises Britannia was involved in a weather-related incident while alongside in Palma de Mallorca. A small number of individuals sustained minor injuries and are being cared for by the onboard medical centre.”
A view shows a car passing through a flooded road in Mallorca, Spain, August 27, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video (@gozzo82 via X via REUTERS)
“To allow our technical teams to make an assessment Britannia will remain alongside in Palma de Mallorca tonight with onboard entertainment and activities scheduled.”
Britannia, which entered service in 2015, is 330 metres long and weights 143,000 tons, according to the company’s website. It has 13 guest decks and an operating capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.
Torrential rain has lashed the islands of Mallorca, with the conditions leading the cancellation of over 20 flights.
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