Anthem Diversion ?

[Jetdriver787]

Currently onboard Anthem from New York to Funchal (Day 5). Marine trackers now showing ship diverting to Ponta Delgada in the Azores arriving tomorrow (3rd May) at 20:00 GMT.

 

No announcements yet, but Captains midday scheduled announcement due in about 1 hour. 
 

Ships speed appears (from room displays) to have dropped back from 21 kts to 14 kts which might suggest it isn’t necessarily a medical emergency? No doubt all will become clear.

Edited May 2 by Jetdriver787

[Jetdriver787]

Captain has just announced “Medical emergency” for diversion. Ship is still travelling at over 20kts (displays were erroneous.) Hope affected passenger makes a swift recovery.

Edited May 2 by Jetdriver787

[sandebeach]

Captain also announced that this will not affect our Sunday arrival to Madeira. 

[Jetdriver787]

Passenger was safely evacuated by Ponta Delgada pilot boat, a quarter of a mile South East of the harbour breakwater  this morning at 02:45 GMT. Best wishes to the person concerned and perhaps a reminder of the importance of having good travel insurance! 
 

Ship now resuming course for intended destination Funchal, Madeira, arriving as per schedule Sunday 05th at 07:00.

[ReneeFLL]

That's got to be scary for the passenger and family. Hope they are doing ok.

[SEA DOGY]

On 5/2/2024 at 6:00 AM, Jetdriver787 said:

Currently onboard Anthem from New York to Funchal (Day 5). Marine trackers now showing ship diverting to Ponta Delgada in the Azores arriving tomorrow (3rd May) at 20:00 GMT.

 

No announcements yet, but Captains midday scheduled announcement due in about 1 hour. 
 

Ships speed appears (from room displays) to have dropped back from 21 kts to 14 kts which might suggest it isn’t necessarily a medical emergency? No doubt all will become clear.

 

17 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

That's got to be scary for the passenger and family. Hope they are doing ok.

 

[SEA DOGY]

1 minute ago, SEA DOGY said:

 

 

We are planing to visit Funchal this September sailing  on the Anthem of the Seas 

your experience in todays visit to this island great appreciate TIA 

[sandebeach]

6 hours ago, SEA DOGY said:

We are planing to visit Funchal this September sailing  on the Anthem of the Seas 

your experience in todays visit to this island great appreciate TIA 

Trying to post some pictures for you from today in Funchal 

[SEA DOGY]

Looks like a beautiful place 

thank you