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Local sources from Portugal: Época NEGÓCIOS, Stars Insider.
UK coverage: Sky News.

A crew member from India on a 120-day round-the-world cruise has been reported missing at sea off the coast of Spain. The crew member’s disappearance has prompted a search operation by the British cruise line, Ambassador Cruise Line. However, after an extensive search, the coastguard authorities have released the ship, and it is now continuing on its original course back to the UK. The cruise line has expressed its sadness over the incident and is providing support to the affected crew members.

In a related article from Época NEGÓCIOS, it is reported that the search for the missing crew member has officially been called off. The AIDAperla ship, with a capacity of 3,400 people, spent nine hours circling the area where the incident occurred but found no traces of the missing person. Despite the efforts, the cause of the crew member’s fall into the waters remains unclear.

Furthermore, Stars Insider sheds light on the issue of mysterious disappearances on cruise ships. The article highlights that cruise ships often continue their journey unless ordered to stop by the local coast guard, and sometimes the coast guard is only notified hours after the person has been reported missing. The article raises concerns about the lack of easy-to-find police presence on cruise ships, which are filled with thousands of people, many of whom may be intoxicated. It also mentions that security guards on cruise ships answer to the cruise company, which prioritizes profit maximization.

As the search for the missing crew member comes to an end, questions remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by cruise ships in ensuring the safety and security of their passengers and crew members. It also raises broader concerns about the need for improved protocols and regulations to address the issue of disappearances on cruise ships.