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Headline: U.S. Coast Guard Searches for Woman Overboard from Cruise Ship Near Cuba

MIAMI – January 1, 2026 – The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam on Thursday. The incident occurred approximately 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba.

The Coast Guard has deployed the Cutter William Trump and an MH-60 helicopter to assist in the search and rescue operation.

The Nieuw Statendam departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday for a seven-day eastern Caribbean cruise. According to a statement released by Holland America Line, the ship’s captain and crew immediately initiated search and rescue protocols and are cooperating fully with the U.S. Coast Guard.

“Our family assistance team is supporting the guest’s family, and our thoughts are with the guest’s loved ones during this difficult time,” the statement read.

As a result of the ongoing search, the Nieuw Statendam’s scheduled stop in Key West, Florida, on Friday has been canceled. The cruise line has not released any further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The search continues.

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