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Costa Allegra to be towed to Mahe
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- Category: Latest News
- Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:47
- Written by Kari Reinikainen
Today afternoon, around 12.30 pm CET (3:30 pm local time) the two tugs reached the Costa Allegra to assist the ship as well as a deep sea trawler, the French flagged Trevignon and maintains a speed of about 6 knots. At current speed and with stable weather conditions Costa Allegra may also anticipate its arrival in Mahé on March 1 early morning, Costa Crociere said in a statement.
Tomorrow, the arrival of an helicopter will be the expected to deliver flashlights (about 400) and fresh bread, while there is no lack of food and other comfort items. The ship's galley is not operational. "Also thanks to the arrival of a small generator, carried by a naval ship present on site as support, the ship's crew is doing everything possible to make the situation on board more comfortable, trying to restore basics services on board. The speed of the ship, despite the hot and humid climate, creates a slight breeze that helps making the situation more comfortable."
Meanwhile, today early afternoon, Costa Cruisess "Care Team" has arrived in Mahé: a group of 14 people made up of executives and qualified managers as well as specialized technicians with the task of providing the necessary assistance both to the ship and to passengers as well as to crew members on their arrival in Mahé.
Care Team members immediately met with local authorities and those responsible for the rescue coordination in order to define the operational details of passengers arrival on the island and to guarantee the necessary accommodation in local hotels and an efficient organization for their return back to their final destination. Eight of them will board Costa Allegra tomorrow morning thanks to a local naval ship to meet Guests and discuss with them all the necessary arrangements and to assist the ships staff in deeper technical inspections.
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