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Emotional words after rescue from the Middle EastCaptain of “Mein Schiff 4”: No crew should have to experience this
A proud and relieved Captain Jan Fortun in front of his ship
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How many stones must have fallen from their hearts here?
The war between the USA and Iran has also brought thousands of cruise tourists between the fronts. Everyone was rescued – but the ships were stuck in the region because Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now several cruise giants have been able to escape the region. An emotional moment, as the captain of “Mein Schiff 4” writes on Instagram.
Ships take advantage of the brief moment of opening
When the “Mein Schiff 4” carries vacationers across the world’s oceans, Then Captain Jan Fortun keeps those at home up to date about the trips on Instagram. The captain has almost 15,000 followers, whom he mainly supplies with the beautiful aspects of the cruises.
But now he speaks up thoughtfully, emotionally, relieved. After weeks of fear, he and his crew are finally back in open waters. At the end of February, when the fighting began, the “Mein Schiff 4” was in Abu Dhabi. The guests were able to leave the ship and the region after a few days. But the “Mein Schiff 4”, like many other cruise giants in the region, was stuck.
And now – this short gap. This day Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz to allow ships to pass. The “Mein Schiff 4” and “Mein Schiff 5” from TUI Cruises and the “MSC Euribia” from the Swiss company MSC are setting off because the companies have come to the conclusion that the risk is not too great. And they make it into the open ocean before Iran closes the narrow waterway again.
The post in English gives an idea of what the crew went through
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“No crew should ever have to experience this”
Now the captain of “Mein Schiff 4”, Jan Fortun, speaks out, obviously moved by what he experienced.
“The past 50 days have taken a toll on these ships – no crew, no operator should ever have to experience this. An experience that will haunt many of those involved for a long time.” And further: “Our two
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In the video: Many vacationers were stuck in the war region
Captain Fortun keeps his fingers crossed for all crew members that they find the strength to quickly find their way back to their lives. And he calls to them: “Be proud of what lies ahead of you now. And let both ships get back to doing what they were meant to do.”
From these lines you can easily see what a burden must have been lifted from the crews' shoulders. And I wish the many ships that are still stuck that they too will soon be able to safely pass the strait. (tbe)
Sources used: Instagramdpa, AFP
