Carnival Splendor, a cruise ship owned by Carnival Cruise Lines, reported a male passenger had fallen round 30km north-east of Moreton Island, Queensland final night time.
A Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson mentioned the household of the passenger notified the crew, who subsequently advised crew onboard.
“Carnival confirmed on Saturday that Carnival Splendor was assisting authorities search for a guest who apparently climbed over the safety railing and jumped overboard as the ship was sailing from Moreton Island towards Sydney overnight,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“A review of the CCTV footage confirmed the guest’s action.”
The spokesperson added the corporate would proceed to help authorities as soon as the ship docks in Sydney tomorrow.
“Carnival’s Care Team is supporting the guest’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved one,” the spokesperson mentioned.
A search and rescue effort was underway, led by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), who subsequently suspended the operations at about 5.30pm in the present day.
“Following an intensive air and sea search involving multiple assets, the missing person was not located and AMSA has now released all assets from tasking,” an AMSA spokesperson mentioned.
Carnival Splendor sails in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific area, in keeping with Carnival Australia’s web site.
It is 952 ft (290m) lengthy, and may maintain over 3000 passengers and 1150 crew onboard.
If you or somebody you realize is in want of help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue. In the occasion of an emergency dial Triple Zero (000).
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