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**Summary:**

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Epic, became separated from its pier in Catania, Sicily, due to strong winds. A passenger fell into the water while disembarking and sustained minor injuries. Crew members rescued the passenger and provided medical assistance. The ship temporarily halted disembarkation and embarkation until the weather improved and the ship was safely re-docked. This incident is part of a trend of cruise ships experiencing similar issues due to strong winds.

**News Article:**

**Passenger Injured After Cruise Ship Breaks Free from Dock in Sicily**

*Catania, Sicily* – A passenger on the Norwegian Epic was injured on Thursday after falling into the water when the cruise ship became separated from its pier in Catania, Sicily, due to strong winds.

The incident occurred as passengers were disembarking. According to a Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson, “On duty crew members were able to immediately assist the guest from the water and see that they were evaluated by the medical team.” The passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for further examination and treatment.

The Norwegian Epic was on a 10-day cruise that departed from Civitavecchia on May 24, with planned stops in Italy, Greece, Malta, and France.

AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys reported wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour at the time of the incident. “Gusts like this are not usual as we move into the summer months but are more common during the winter season,” Roys stated.

Norwegian Cruise Line halted disembarkation and embarkation until the weather subsided and the ship was safely re-docked. The cruise line spokesperson assured that “the safety of our guests and crew is our top priority.”

This incident follows a series of similar occurrences in recent months, including Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Magic hitting a pier in Jamaica and separate incidents involving MSC Cruises’ MSC Sinfonia and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima, all due to strong winds. This raises concerns about the increasing vulnerability of cruise ships to adverse weather conditions.

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