BOREALIS

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Medevac off Cabo de Gata

On Feb 27, 2023, a medical evacuation of an 86-year-old passenger was carried out from the 'Borealis', which was en route from Lsbon to Brindisi, 20 nautical miles from the Cabo de Gata. After a consultation with the Radiomedical Center, the SAR helicopter Helimer 202 was deployed by Salvamento Marítimo to the scene. The patient was hoisted and transferred to the Almería airport for further transport to hospital for medical care.

Medevac off Malaga

On April 1, 2022, the medical evacuation of a passenger became necessary from the 'Borealis'. The cruise ship was en route from Ajaccio to Malaga. The SAR helicopter Helimer 203 was mobilized by the CCS Almería to the scene. The patient was hoisted and transferred to the Antonio de Torres airport.

HAL sold four cruise ships

Holland America Line announced that the 'Amsterdam', 'Maasdam', 'Rotterdam' and 'Veendam' have been sold and will be transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs, with the 'Maasdam' and 'Veendam' transferring to one company in August 2020, while the 'Amsterdam' and 'Rotterdam' will move to another company in fall 2020. One pair will be going to a new cruise brand. On July 15, 2020, the wholly owned subsidiaries of Bonheur ASA have entered into agreements with HAL Nederland NV (part of the Carnival Corporation Group) for the acquisition of the 'Rotterdam' and 'Amsterdam' to be operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd., UK, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonheur. The vessels will be renamed 'Bolette' and 'Borealis'.