With the intensity of the winds, it is impossible for the large cruise ship to leave the port at this time.
The cruise ship MSC Splendida remains “stuck” for hours in the port of Katakolo due to the strong east southeast winds blowing in the area.
According to information from ilialive.gr, due to the pressure of the strong winds, 11 of the 17 cables holding the ship in the dock broke, and at this time the tug is trying to hold it back so that the winds do not drag it to the central pier.
With the intensity of the winds, it is impossible for the large cruise ship to leave the port at this time.
There are 3,256 tourists and 1,261 crew members on board the ship who are anxious for the progress of the release of the ship from the port.
The ship had started its journey from the port of Trieste and Katakolo was the first stop of this particular cruise.
It got stuck in the harbor shoal as it was pushed there by 9 Beaufort gusts as it prepared to sail.
According to other sources, in the early hours of the morning large tugboats are expected in Katakolo that will try to detach it, if this has not been achieved by then by other means.
Source: Skai
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