Excelsior

On the afternoon of Jan 3, 2026, the Captain of the 'Excelsior' requested the medical evacuation of a sick crew member 40 nautical miles off Tarragona. The onboard doctor recommended an air transport by helicopter after consulting with the Radiomedical Center. The maritime controllers from Salvamento Marítimo mobilised the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 and coordinated with the Emergency Medical Service (SEM) to dispatch an ambulance. The Helimer 222 hoisted the crew member and transported him to the Reus Airport, where the ambulance was waiting for further transport to the hospital. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2007735192702566446

On the evening of Oct 23, 2024, a fire broke out in the funnel of the “Excelsior” in the port of Genoa, ahead of the departure to Palermo. The ship, which was due to leave at 11 p.m., remained stationary in the port for 12 hours with 252 passengers and over 300 vehicles on board, including commercial vehicles and cars, and left again on Oct 24 shortly before 11 a.m. The fire started shortly before departure from the smoke exhausts. The crew managed to put out the flames The Coast Guard and Rina carried out inspections on board. The passengers were promptly assisted and kept constantly informed. Water and snacks were offered free of charge and meals and breakfast offered free of charge.

On Oct 15, 2023, the 'Excelsior' rescued the three crew members of the French luxury yacht "Carpe Diem" off the coast of Anzio, while sailing between Palermo and Genoa. The MRCC of Civitavecchia issued an UMIB after the abbandoned yacht went adrift, but on Oct 22 it ran aground at the Fregene beach at the Fishermen's Village. Report with photo: https://www.romatoday.it/cronaca/yacht-abbandonato-a-fregene-perche.html

In the morning of Jan 1, 2021, a passenger needed medical assistance aboard the 'Excelsior' enroute from Tanger-Med to Genova about 20 miles from the Spanish coast. The ship requested a medical evacuation. The Radiomedical Center recommended an urgent ,edevac by helicopter. The MRCC in Valencia mobilizes the Helimer 215 which hoistd the passenger and transferred him directly to the hospital.