A young child fell on a TUI Cruises vessel in Madeira, prompting a swift response from medical personnel. The child, identified as a foreign national traveling with parents, was stabilized at the scene and then taken to a local hospital for further care. The incident occurred while the cruise ship, Mein Schiff 7, was docked in Funchal, Madeira’s capital. Reports suggest the child fell approximately 10 to 13 feet, with the circumstances surrounding the accident currently under investigation.
Mein Schiff 7, a modern vessel in the TUI fleet capable of accommodating nearly 3,000 passengers, is currently on a seven-day voyage that commenced on April 20 from Gran Canaria and is set to conclude back on the same island the following Monday. TUI has confirmed that the child is in hospital for routine observation and is in stable condition.
Following the incident, an internal inquiry has been initiated to determine the events leading up to the fall. Red Cross officials and a rapid intervention medical team were swiftly deployed upon receiving the alert. Port authorities in Funchal shared details on social media about the arrival of Mein Schiff 7, highlighting the ship’s itinerary and passenger count.
The management of Madeira’s ports confirmed that the child was taken to Dr. Nelio Mendonca Hospital in Funchal post the onboard incident at the port. No specific details regarding the child’s age or nationality were disclosed by the company. The Administration of the Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM) addressed the incident involving the child on Mein Schiff 7, emphasizing the activation of the Regional Integrated Medical Emergency System for prompt medical assistance and transportation to the hospital.
