Amidst powerful storms that swept across the Spanish island of Mallorca, the MV Britannia, the flagship of P&O Cruises unexpectedly broke free from its moorings in Palma port and was carried by the forceful currents, ultimately colliding with the starboard side of a stationary oil tanker. Fortunately, both passengers and crew on board managed to avoid serious harm, although a few passengers did sustain minor injuries. Notably, more than 100 employees from Goa who were working on the MV Britannia were among those who escaped the dangerous situation.
The ship had been securely tied in the port when the weather suddenly turned turbulent. The mooring lines couldn’t withstand the harsh conditions, leading to the ship’s drift and contact with a smaller vessel already docked in the port. This encounter caused a slight tilt in the cruise ship’s position. The captain of MV Britannia managed to manoeuvre safely out of the docks. After the weather subsided, the ship was successfully brought back to its moorings. The port authority and divers were dispatched to assess the extent of the damage inflicted on the cruise ship. The collision left both the MV Britannia and the moored tanker with minor damages. Debris from the encounter was discovered in the harbour.
