Injured Person Evacuated from AIDAdiva in Baltic Sea

An injured individual was airlifted from the cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2, after an onboard accident. The Latvian Navy Coast Guard carried out the medical evacuation, though it remains unclear whether the person was a passenger or a crew member.

According to a statement from the Latvian Navy, the AIDAdiva crew reported the accident, which left one person seriously injured. After evaluating the situation, authorities determined that an emergency evacuation was necessary, as it would provide faster access to medical care than waiting for the ship to reach port.

A Navy patrol vessel was dispatched to rendezvous with the cruise ship. The injured person, accompanied by AIDAdiva’s medical staff, was transferred to the patrol boat and taken at speed to the port of Liepāja, where an ambulance was waiting.

"The ship's crew reported an accident in which an individual had sustained injuries. Given the victim's condition, a decision was made to organize a medical evacuation," the Navy said.

The press release commended the smooth cooperation, adding: "Operational action and coordinated cooperation between the Navy and the Emergency Medical Service allows for quick and efficient provision of assistance at sea and guaranteeing human safety."

Operated by AIDA Cruises, the German-flagged AIDAdiva can accommodate more than 2,000 guests. At the time of the incident, the ship was sailing a seven-day Baltic itinerary that began in Rostock, Germany, on August 30.