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Cruise ship rams into tourist boat, dock in Venice leaving several injured

Cruise ship hits boat in Venice, injuries reported

The cruise ship owner said that there was a mechanical problem when trying to dock.

Several people were injured in Italy after a towering, out-of-control cruise ship crashed into a tourist river boat and dock Sunday morning in Venice as tourists ran in panic as a ship's horn blared.

The collision happened around 8:30 a.m. on the Giudecca Canal, a major thoroughfare that leads to the city's famous Saint Mark's Square.

The northeastern Italian city is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

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Videos of the crash posted to Twitter show the cruise ship blaring its horn as it rammed into the much smaller river boat as dozens of people ran away in panic.

Some people can also be seen jumping and falling from the river boat as it is hit by the cruise ship that was apparently unable to halt its momentum.

Medical authorities said that four female tourists — an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72 — were injured falling or trying to run away when the cruise ship rammed into the tourist boat, the River Countess.

Elisabetta Pasqualin told the Associated Press she was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the ship "advancing slowly but inevitably towards the dock."

"There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn't do anything," she said.

The MSC Opera cruise liner stand by a tourist boat following a collision in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (Vigili del Fuoco via AP)

Pasqualin said the bow of the ship crashed hard into the bank with its massive weight crushing a big piece of it.

"Sirens were wailing loudly; it was a very dramatic scene," she said.

The cruise ship's owner, MSC Cruises, said the ship, the MSC Opera, was about to dock at a passenger terminal in Venice when it had a mechanical problem. Two towboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the massive cruise ship, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the river boat.

"The two towboats tried to stop the giant and then a tow cable broke, cut by the collision with the river boat," Davide Calderan, president of a towboat association in Venice, told the Italian news agency ANSA . Calderan added the cruise ship's engine was locked when the captain called for help.

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The cruise ship was built in 2004 and has a capacity of 2,150 passengers and weighs 65,591 tons, according to Sky News .

In this photo released by the Italian Firefighters, the MSC Opera cruise liner, a towering cruise ship, strikes a tourist river boat, left, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Venice, Italy, injuring at least five people. (Vigili del Fuoco via AP)

According to its sailing schedule, the cruise ship left Venice on May 26 and traveled to Kotor, Montenegro, and Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu in Greece before returning Sunday to Venice.

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Following the accident, calls for banning cruise ships in Venice, long a source of contention in the over-extended tourist city, were renewed. Danilo Toninelli, Italy's transport minister, said that "today's accident in the port of Venice proves that cruise ships shouldn't be allowed to pass down the Giudecca anymore."

Toninelli added, "After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism."

The incident also came days after a cruise liner collided with a pleasure boat on the Danube in Budapest, killing 7 people and leaving 21 missing and presumed dead, according to Reuters .

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Enormous MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Crowded Venice Port, Injuring at Least Five

Videos of the incident offer a firsthand look at the 13-deck vessel barreling into the tourist-filled dock.

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A commercial cruise ship suffered a catastrophic engine failure off the coast of Venice, Italy on Sunday, leaving it uncontrollable as it headed toward a nearby dock. With no effective way of steering the vessel, it resultantly crashed into the harbor—a hotspot for tourists—injuring five people, according to the Associated Press.

The news has made headlines worldwide with videos of the incident also being posted online, showing the situation from a firsthand perspective:

Operated by MSC, the Opera cruise ship was built to hold more than 2,675 passengers and, in this instance, it was carrying travelers back to Venice after visiting Kotor, Montenegro as well as the Greek cities of Mykonos, Santorini, and Corfu. Two nearby tugboats worked to guide the ship away from the dock after the captain immediately reported the engine failure but failed.

As can be heard in the videos, those aboard the ship and on shore were left wondering aloud what might come of the shipwreck.

While there are obvious and immediate effects that come with a crash of this magnitude, Italian activists are using the episode to make a political point. Recently, there's been a swing of protest regarding Venice's acceptance of cruise ships that, due to their size , block narrow waterways and obstruct tourist views. This was not lost on Twitter after Sunday's happenings as Italy's environment minister Sergio Costa posted:

"What happened in the port of Venice is confirmation of what we have been saying for some time. Cruise ships must not sail down the Giudecca. We have been working on moving them for months now ... and are nearing a solution."

A politician with the Italian Left party, Nicola Fratoianni, even went as far as to call cruise ships "steel monsters" which "risk carnage" in the seaside town.

An MSC spokesperson explained to NPR that the cruise ship is now being moored at the Marittima terminal and has begun passenger operations.

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5 injured in Venice as cruise ship slams into tourist boat

VENICE, Italy (AP) — A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist riverboat on a busy Venice canal on Sunday morning, injuring five people, officials said. The collision sparked new calls for placing restrictions on cruise ships in the famed city.

The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on the Giudecca Canal, a major thoroughfare that leads to St. Mark's Square in the northeastern Italian city.

The MSC Opera cruise ship, apparently unable to stop, blared its horn as it slammed into the much smaller River Countess boat and the dock as dozens of people ran away in panic. In videos of the crash, people were seen rushing to disembark from the moored riverboat over a short gangplank, and at least two people were left caught on the walkway as the vessel was dislodged from the pier.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

"There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn't do anything," she said.

She described the ship "advancing slowly but inevitably towards the dock." She said "the bow of the ship crashed hard into the bank with its massive weight crushing a big piece of it. Sirens were wailing loudly; it was a very dramatic scene."

When the cruise ship rammed the riverboat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was "made of plastic or paper" rather than steel.

Local officials said five women aboard the riverboat were injured. They said one was released immediately from a hospital, while four others were advised to remain under medical care for a few days.

Earlier, medical authorities said four of the women — an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72 — were injured falling or trying to run away when the cruise ship rammed into the River Countess.

Venice is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

The cruise ship's owner, MSC Cruises, said the vessel was about to dock at a passenger terminal in Venice when it had a mechanical problem. Two tugboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the MSC Opera, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the riverboat.

"The two tugboats tried to stop the giant and then a tow cable broke, cut by the collision with the riverboat," Davide Calderan, president of a tugboat association in Venice, told the Italian news agency ANSA.

Calderan said the cruise ship's engine was locked when the captain called for help.

Italian media posted an audio clip of the MSC Opera's pilot telling emergency officials that the ship experienced a loss of controls and "activated all the procedures to avoid what in the end happened, which was an impact."

On an audio clip, the pilot said anchors were dropped and that tugboats connected to the ship's bow and stern took maneuvers to stop the ship. "Here on the bridge, we don't understand what happened," the pilot is heard saying. An investigation was launched.

The collision froze boat traffic in the busy canal, and forced another MSC cruise ship to drop anchors in front of the historic city as it waited for the damaged vessels to be removed. Coincidentally, this famous maritime city on Sunday was celebrating an ancient tradition called the "Marriage of the Sea," which features processions of boats. But the crash forced parts of the celebration to be canceled, Italian media reported.

Following the collision, calls for banning cruise ships in Venice, long a source of contention in the over-extended tourist city, were renewed.

For many, the crash served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, endanger the lagoon's ecosystem and a danger.

"Obviously, we've seen today that our worst fears have come true," said Jane Da Mosto, an environmental scientist and executive director of We Are Here Venice. Her group backs efforts to ban cruise ships from Venice.

"There were 111 people on the river cruise boat that the big ship crashed into. They could have all died," she said. She said the cruise ship could have plowed through the concrete embankment and "hit houses, monuments and crowds of people."

"The port authority, the government ministers, the other institutions have often tried to ridicule the resistance movement against the cruise ships, saying that an accident like this could never occur," she added. "The government shouldn't be so weak in giving in to the pressure of the lobby groups, like the cruise ship companies."

The collision came four days after a river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists in Hungary's capital, killing seven and leaving 21 others missing.

Not everyone in Venice is opposed to the cruise ships. Pasqualin, the woman who witnessed the collision, counted herself among those prior to Sunday's crash.

"I've always been positive about the ships, but I have to admit I've started to change my mind now, because this was a tragic, terrible and dramatic scene," she said.

Italian officials said the collision underscored the need to ban cruise ships from using the busy Giudecca Canal, but they stopped short of calling for a ban on cruise ships.

"Today's accident in the port of Venice proves that cruise ships shouldn't be allowed to pass down the Giudecca anymore," said Danilo Toninelli, Italy's transport minister. "After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism."

The MSC Opera was built in 2004. It can carry over 2,675 passengers in 1,071 cabins. According to its sailing schedule, it left Venice on May 26 and traveled to Kotor, Montenegro, and Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu in Greece before returning Sunday to Venice.

Cain Burdeau reported from Castelbuono, Sicily.

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Massive Cruise Ship Hits Tourist Ferry, Skims Dock in Venice Canal

Four “older ladies” among those who were slightly injured after the giant MSC Opera cruise ship lost control and slammed into a canal dock in Venice, Italy.

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Five people suffered minor injuries after the MSC Opera cruise ship lost control and slammed into a tourist ferry in the Giudecca canal in Venice, Italy, on Sunday morning.

Shocking video shows passengers on the bank of the canal fleeing as the massive ship moved straight towards them. The ship then struck a tourist ferry, tossing at least two people into the water, according to the Venice port authority.

The group No Grandi Navi (No Big Ships) was quick to respond, claiming that this accident is a wake-up call. Currently, cruise ships over 96,000 tons are prohibited from sailing near San Marco square out of fear of an accident. The group has demanded a complete ban of massive cruise ships from the Venice canals, citing the deadly Costa Concordia accident in 2011 that killed 32 people, including two Americans, when a cruise ship slammed into the Tuscan island of Giglio.

Pino Musolino, president of the Port Authority System for the northern Adriatic Sea, told The Daily Beast that they were watching this accident closely.

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“We are following the accident that involved the cruise ship MSC Opera and the River Countess river vessel moored in San Basilio this morning, collaborating with Port Authority, Fire Department and security forces,” he said in a statement to The Daily Beast. “Today must be reserved for the management of the accident but it is clear that from tomorrow it will be necessary to move at all levels with the utmost speed to finally give a solution to the traffic of large ships in Venice, freeing the San Marco Basin from cruise traffic and the Giudecca Canal.”

Italy’s transportation minister Danilo Toninelli called for an immediate ban of all cruise ships in Venetian canals. “Today’s accident in the port of Venice proves that cruise ships shouldn’t be allowed to pass down the Giudecca anymore,” he said Sunday. “After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism.”

Venetians do not want to ban the cruisers from the city entirely because of the economic benefit. Four percent of the population works directly for the cruise industry and many others benefit indirectly from cruise tourism. Venice is a hub city for many major cruise lines which means local hotels, the airport and train station also benefit from cruise traffic.

Venice has struggled with over-tourism in recent years and has instituted a turnstile system to close parts of the city when it is dangerously overcrowded. The city, which has a fixed population of 660,00, according to the 2018 census, receives more than 20 million tourists each year.

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Cruise Ship Rams Into Tourist Boat and Dock in Venice, Injuring at Least 4

By Elisabetta Povoledo

June 2, 2019

ROME — A colossal cruise liner plowed into a smaller tour ship and a wharf on a canal in Venice on Sunday morning, injuring four people and reigniting arguments about the dangers of allowing the huge vessels to pass through the fragile lagoon city .

Footage of the crash showed the cruise liner, the approximately 900-foot-long MSC Opera , blaring its horn as it hit the wharf and crashed into the tour ship, the River Countess, which was docked at the San Basilio Terminal on the Giudecca Canal, where passengers often disembark from smaller vessels.

The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. Videos taken from the dock showed the ship heading straight for the wharf, unable to stop, while people on the quay ran away in panic. Four people from the cruise ship were treated for light injuries, the Italian news agency ANSA reported.

The MSC Opera was approaching the cruise ship terminal in Venice to dock when it had a “technical problem,” the ship’s operator, MSC, said in a statement. The company said that the ship had been accompanied by two tugboats when it hit the wharf and the smaller boat at San Basilio.

Investigations were underway to “understand the exact dynamic of the facts,” the statement said, adding that the company was cooperating fully with the local authorities.

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro of Venice said the accident confirmed that “it’s no longer thinkable that big ships can pass through the Giudecca Canal. We’ve been saying it for eight years,” ANSA reported. According to the agency, Mr. Brugnaro said he had spoken to the Italian infrastructure minister, adding, “Now we must urgently make sure that ships no longer pass in front of St. Mark’s.”

Venice is a popular destination for cruise ships, which sail past St. Mark’s Square and down the Giudecca Canal to dock at the cruise ship terminal. But for years, residents have raised concerns about the effects that the massive ships have had on the frail city, citing the damage caused by pollution, erosion on underwater foundations and potential crashes.

In 2017, a committee of local, provincial and national officials announced a plan to divert cruise ships along a roundabout route through an existing canal that would skirt the city altogether.

But the proposal was not put in place, with critics saying that the potential impact on the lagoon had not been sufficiently analyzed. Many say that the large ships should steer clear of the area altogether, and dock instead at cities like Trieste, farther round the coast.

The Italian coalition government, which came to power in elections a year ago, has asked for further cost-benefit studies to weigh other options.

Pino Musolino, the president of the Port of Venice, said in a statement that it was urgent to move “as quickly as possible to finally give a solution to the question of large ships in Venice, removing cruise ship traffic from the Basin of St. Mark and the Giudecca Canal.”

Infrastructure Minister Danilo Toninelli said in a post on Twitter on Sunday that the crash “showed that big ships must no longer pass through the Giudecca.”

“After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a definitive solution to protect both the laguna and tourism,” he added.

Giuseppe Tattara, a member of a Venetian citizens’ committee that has vociferously opposed the cruise ships, said that the collision on Sunday proved that “accidents can always happen, even with modern ships, despite the assurances of companies that say that there are no risks.”

Mr. Tattara said that had the MSC Opera crashed about 100 yards before the wharf, “the ship would have hit the older boardwalk along the canal, which “would have disintegrated.”

“The only solution is that cruise ships remain out of the lagoon,” he added.

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Venice cruise ship crash: Four injured as MSC Opera liner hits dock and tourist boat

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A towering cruise ship has crashed into a dock and a tourist river boat on one of Venice ’s busiest canals.

Four people were injured in the smash, Venice port authorities reported.

It happened on the Giudecca Canal – a major thoroughfare that leads to Saint Mark’s Square – on Sunday morning at 8.30am.

Video of the crash shows the 80-metre cruise ship apparently unable to halt its momentum, blaring its horn as it ploughs into the much smaller river boat and the dock as dozens of people run away in panic.

“Some scared passengers dived into the water, while others fled the boat,” Venice resident Ida Ossi told local media .

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Previous reports suggested that five people had been injured, but Venice port authorities later confirmed only four had been. They were taken to the hospital, but none of them sustained serious injuries. Their nationality is not known yet.

Davide Calderan, the president of the company that owned the two towboats steering the cruise ship before the accident, told Italian news agency ANSA that the cruise ship’s engine had a mechanical problem and was locked when the captain called for help.

“The two towboats were trying to stop the giant until one of the tow cables broke, cut in the collision with the river boat,” he said.

Local activists have campaigned for Venice to ban large cruise ships from entering the lagoon for years to protect its ecosystem and the incident has revived calls for the ban.

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Activists were seen protesting on the scene of the accident.

“Today’s accident in Venice’s port demonstrates that large ships can no longer sail on the Giudecca canal,” Italy ’s infrastructure minister Danilo Toninelli tweeted.

“After years of inactivity, we are finally close to a definitive solution to protect both lagoon and tourism .”

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro demanded the opening of alternative routes for cruise ships to reach the city in a Facebook post. “It’s no longer thinkable that large ships sail on the Giudecca Canal,” he wrote.

Venice attracts some 28 million visitors each year, or 76,000 per day.

Researchers of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice have estimated that Venice should welcome no more than 19 million visitors a year for sustainable tourism, or 52,000 per day.

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Out-of-control cruise ship slams into tourist boat, dock in Venice

VENICE, Italy -- A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal on Sunday morning, injuring four tourists and sparking new calls for placing restrictions on cruise ships in the famed but strained tourist city.

The collision happened about 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on the Giudecca Canal, a major thoroughfare that leads to St. Mark's Square in the northeastern Italian city.

The cruise ship, apparently unable to stop, blared its horn as it slammed into the much smaller river boat and the dock as dozens of people run away in panic.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

"There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn't do anything," she said.

When the cruise ship rammed the river boat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was "made of plastic or paper" rather than steel.

Medical authorities say four female tourists - an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72 - were injured falling or trying to run away when the cruise ship rammed into the tourist boat, the River Countess.

Venice is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

The cruise ship's owner, MSC Cruises, said the ship, the MSC Opera, was about to dock at a passenger terminal in Venice when it had a mechanical problem. Two tugboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the massive cruise ship, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the river boat.

"The two tugboats tried to stop the giant and then a tow cable broke, cut by the collision with the river boat," Davide Calderan, president of a tugboat association in Venice, told the Italian news agency ANSA.

Calderan said the cruise ship's engine was locked when the captain called for help.

Following the collision, calls for banning cruise ships in Venice, long a source of contention in the over-extended tourist city, were renewed.

For many, the crash served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, endanger the lagoon's ecosystem and a danger.

The collision came four days after a river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists in Hungary's capital, killing seven and leaving 21 others missing.

Not everyone in Venice is opposed to the cruise ships. Pasqualin, the woman who witnessed the collision, counted herself among those prior to Sunday's crash.

"I've always been positive about the ships, but I have to admit I've started to change my mind now, because this was a tragic, terrible and dramatic scene," she said.

Italian officials said the collision underscored the need to ban cruise ships from using the busy Giudecca Canal, but they stopped short of calling for a ban on cruise ships.

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5 injured in Venice as cruise ship slams into tourist boat

A tourist river boat, left, is dwarfed by the MSC Magnifica cruise ship passing by, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. The towering cruise ship MSC Opera has struck a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy canal in Venice. Italian media report that at least five people have been injured in the crash. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

The tourist boat struck by the MSC Opera cruiser is being towed away, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering cruise ship has struck a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy canal in Venice. Italian media report that at least five people have been injured in the crash. (Andrea Merola/ANSA via AP)

The MSC Magnifica cruise ship passes by the tourist boat, foreground, bottom right, that was struck by a towering cruiser, foreground right, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. The MSC Opera cruise ship has struck a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy canal in Venice. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A cruise ship passes by St. Mark’s Square filled with tourists, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. Groups that want to ban cruise ships on Venice’s busy canals say a collision that injured four tourists has served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, threaten the lagoon’s ecosystem and dangerous. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

The MSC Opera cruise ship is moored at the Venice harbor, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal.;

The MSC Opera cruise ship, left, is moored in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

An Italian Coast Guard officer stands on the tourist boat that was struck by a cruise line ship in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A partial view of the tourist boat that was struck by a cruise line ship in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A boat passes by the MSC Opera cruise ship moored at the Venice harbor, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A partial view of the damaged prow of the MSC Opera cruise ship, moored at the Venice harbor, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. Italian media reported that at least five people were injured. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on the Giudecca Canal, a major thoroughfare that leads to St. Mark’s Square in the northeastern Italian city.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

“There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn’t do anything,” she said.

She described the ship “advancing slowly but inevitably towards the dock.” She said “the bow of the ship crashed hard into the bank with its massive weight crushing a big piece of it. Sirens were wailing loudly; it was a very dramatic scene.”

When the cruise ship rammed the riverboat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was “made of plastic or paper” rather than steel.

Local officials said five women aboard the riverboat were injured. They said one was released immediately from a hospital, while four others were advised to remain under medical care for a few days.

Venice is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

The cruise ship’s owner, MSC Cruises, said the vessel was about to dock at a passenger terminal in Venice when it had a mechanical problem. Two tugboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the MSC Opera, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the riverboat.

“The two tugboats tried to stop the giant and then a tow cable broke, cut by the collision with the riverboat,” Davide Calderan, president of a tugboat association in Venice, told the Italian news agency ANSA.

Calderan said the cruise ship’s engine was locked when the captain called for help.

Italian media posted an audio clip of the MSC Opera’s pilot telling emergency officials that the ship experienced a loss of controls and “activated all the procedures to avoid what in the end happened, which was an impact.”

On an audio clip, the pilot said anchors were dropped and that tugboats connected to the ship’s bow and stern took maneuvers to stop the ship. “Here on the bridge, we don’t understand what happened,” the pilot is heard saying. An investigation was launched.

The collision froze boat traffic in the busy canal, and forced another MSC cruise ship to drop anchors in front of the historic city as it waited for the damaged vessels to be removed. Coincidentally, this famous maritime city on Sunday was celebrating an ancient tradition called the “Marriage of the Sea,” which features processions of boats. But the crash forced parts of the celebration to be canceled, Italian media reported.

Following the collision, calls for banning cruise ships in Venice, long a source of contention in the over-extended tourist city, were renewed.

For many, the crash served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, endanger the lagoon’s ecosystem and a danger.

“Obviously, we’ve seen today that our worst fears have come true,” said Jane Da Mosto, an environmental scientist and executive director of We Are Here Venice. Her group backs efforts to ban cruise ships from Venice.

“There were 111 people on the river cruise boat that the big ship crashed into. They could have all died,” she said. She said the cruise ship could have plowed through the concrete embankment and “hit houses, monuments and crowds of people.”

“The port authority, the government ministers, the other institutions have often tried to ridicule the resistance movement against the cruise ships, saying that an accident like this could never occur,” she added. “The government shouldn’t be so weak in giving in to the pressure of the lobby groups, like the cruise ship companies.”

The collision came four days after a river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists in Hungary’s capital, killing seven and leaving 21 others missing.

Not everyone in Venice is opposed to the cruise ships. Pasqualin, the woman who witnessed the collision, counted herself among those prior to Sunday’s crash.

“I’ve always been positive about the ships, but I have to admit I’ve started to change my mind now, because this was a tragic, terrible and dramatic scene,” she said.

Italian officials said the collision underscored the need to ban cruise ships from using the busy Giudecca Canal, but they stopped short of calling for a ban on cruise ships.

“Today’s accident in the port of Venice proves that cruise ships shouldn’t be allowed to pass down the Giudecca anymore,” said Danilo Toninelli, Italy’s transport minister. “After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism.”

Cain Burdeau reported from Castelbuono, Sicily.

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Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5

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The MSC Opera cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist riverboat on a busy canal in Venice, Italy. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash. Luca Bruno/AP hide caption

The MSC Opera cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist riverboat on a busy canal in Venice, Italy. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.

A cruise ship crashed into a tourist boat and then into a dock in Venice, Italy, on Sunday after an engine failure.

Video posted to social media showed passengers escaping from the tourist boat and running down the dock as the cruise ship rapidly approached.

Video posted to social media showed tourists fleeing a cruise ship as it crashed into a tourist boat and dock in Venice, Italy.

The 13-deck MSC Opera rammed into the dock with its horns blaring, injuring five tourists, according to The Associated Press . Two tugboats tried to guide the cruise ship but were unable to prevent it from crashing.

Alyssa Goldfarb, public relations director for MSC Cruises, the ship's owner, told NPR:

"Earlier this morning, at around 8:30 a.m. CET, MSC Opera — while maneuvering toward Venice's VTP cruise terminals for mooring — experienced a technical issue. Albeit the ship was accompanied by two tugs, she grazed the dock at San Basilio. This also caused a collision with a river boat that was moored there. "The investigations to understand the exact causes of the events are currently in progress. Regarding these, the company is working closely with the local maritime and other authorities. "The ship has in the meantime received authorization to move to be moored at the Marittima terminal, as planned. She is now moored there and has begun passenger operations."

"When we saw the ship bearing down on us, everyone began shouting and running," said a sailor who was on the tourist boat, according to AFP . "I didn't know what to do. I got away quickly, jumping to get on shore."

"The MSC ship had an engine failure, which was immediately reported by the captain," said Davide Calderan, the head of one of the tugboats accompanying the cruise ship, according to AFP and Italian media.

"The engine was blocked, but with its thrust on, because the speed was increasing," he continued.

The MSC Opera can carry more than 2,675 passengers, and according to its sailing schedule, the ship left Venice on May 26 and traveled to Kotor, Montenegro, and to Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu in Greece before returning on Sunday to Venice.

Sunday's collision adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in Venice, where the large vessels crowd waterways, block views and create waves that risk damage to the city's buildings and infrastructure.

"What happened in the port of Venice is confirmation of what we have been saying for some time," Italy's environment minister Sergio Costa tweeted. "Cruise ships must not sail down the Giudecca. We have been working on moving them for months now ... and are nearing a solution."

Quello che è successo nel porto di #Venezia è la conferma di quello che diciamo da tempo: le #GrandiNavi non devono passare dalla Giudecca. Per questo da mesi insieme ai ministri @DaniloToninelli e @BonisoliAlberto stiamo lavorando per spostarle e siamo vicini alla soluzione — Sergio Costa (@SergioCosta_Gen) June 2, 2019

Nicola Fratoianni, a politician with the Italian Left party, tweeted that Italy's allowance of massive cruise ships contrasted with its efforts to stop rescue boats carrying migrants.

"It is truly curious that a country that tries to stop ships that have saved people at sea from entering its ports allows giant steel monsters to risk carnage in Venice," he said.

Curioso quel Paese che blocca navi che salvano vite e permette a grandi navi di attraversare #Venezia ... Situazione intollerabile. Interrogazione in Parlamento, e subito blocco passaggio navi da crociera dal canale della Giudecca #NoGrandiNaviVenezia https://t.co/eff5oAC3hj — nicola fratoianni (@NFratoianni) June 2, 2019

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Cruise ship crashes into tourist boat in Venice, injuring five people

Ship strikes dock and tourist river boat on busy canal in Italian city

The mayor of Venice has said cruise ships must change their routes after a huge holiday vessel crashed into a wharf and tourist boat, injuring five people.

Luigi Brugnaro said it was no longer conceivable that cruise ships could pass through the busy Giudecca canal and called for a new route to open immediately.

A video of the crash – which happened on Sunday morning after the 13-deck MSC Opera experienced an engine failure – shows people on land fleeing as the ship scrapes along the dockside, siren blaring, before ploughing into the River Countess tourist boat.

#BREAKING : Tourists flee as cruise liner smashes into dock in Venice pic.twitter.com/DSIjHckYxk — Russian Market (@russian_market) June 2, 2019

Footage show people rushing to disembark from the moored riverboat over a short gangplank, and at least two people left caught on the walkway as the vessel was dislodged from the pier.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

“There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn’t do anything,” she said.

When the cruise ship rammed the riverboat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was “made of plastic or paper” rather than steel.

Local officials said five women aboard the riverboat were injured. They said one was released immediately from a hospital, while four others were advised to remain under medical care for a few days.

Earlier, medical authorities said four of the women – an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72 – were injured falling or trying to run away when the cruise ship rammed into the River Countess.

Venice’s port authority said it was working to resolve the accident and free up the blocked canal. “But from tomorrow we need to move, all together and as quickly as possible, to resolve the cruise ship traffic problem,” said Pino Musolino of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

That cruise ships are allowed to pass through the Giudecca canal, a major thoroughfare that leads towards St Mark’s Square, before disgorging thousands of people in the popular tourist destination, has been a point of contention for years.

In June 2017, the No Grandi Navi (no large ships) activist group held an unofficial referendum in which Venetians voted in favour of ousting the ships from the city’s lagoon.

“We have four people bruised and one wounded … it could have been much worse,” Brugnaro tweeted . “It is no longer conceivable that big ships cross the Giudecca canal. We ask for the immediate opening of the Vittorio Emanuele [canal].”

A plan to divert large cruise ships away from St Mark’s basin and the Giudecca canal and towards the Vittorio Emanuele canal was drawn up by local authorities four years ago. “And in that time there has been no response [from the national government],” said Paola Mar, Venice tourism chief. “Our message is clear: enough, now.”

The cruise ship next to the smaller tourist boat in Venice

Danilo Toninelli, who became transport minister a year ago, said the government was finally close to a solution. “Today’s accident at the port of Venice shows that big ships should no longer pass through the Giudecca,” he tweeted . “After so many years of inertia, we are finally close to a definitive solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism.”

Environmentalists have long claimed that waves caused by the cruise ships have eroded the underwater supports of buildings and polluted the waters.

Sergio Costa, the environment minister, said the government was close to finding a solution. “What happened in the port of Venice is confirmation of what we have been saying for some time,” he said.

It is unclear whether the solution would mean cruise ships of all sizes being banned from the canal.

In November 2017 , Italy’s previous administration announced a plan for ships weighing more than 96,000 tonnes to instead enter the lagoon via the Malamocco canal to reach the mainland area of Marghera, where a passenger terminal would be built. Meanwhile, medium-sized vessels would go past Marghera and take the longer route through the Vittorio Emanuele canal before reaching the Marittima terminal, where cruise liners currently dock.

But if and when final government approval comes, work on the new route, which requires the dredging of canals and construction of a new port, would take an estimated four years. And while diverting the ships would better preserve the historic centre, the move will do little to address concerns about pollution.

MSC Cruises, founded in Italy in 1960, is a global line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva.

The Opera, built 15 years ago, experienced a power failure in 2011 in the Baltic, forcing 2,000 people to disembark in Stockholm rather than continuing their voyage from Southampton to St Petersburg.

Venice attracts an estimated 30 million visitors a year.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal on Sunday morning, injuring four tourists and sparking new calls for placing restrictions on cruise ships in the famed but strained tourist city.

The collision happened around 8:30 a.m. local time on the Giudecca Canal, a major thoroughfare that leads to Saint Mark's Square in the northeastern Italian city.

Videos of the crash show the cruise ship, apparently unable to halt its momentum, blaring its horn as it plows into the much smaller boat, the River Countess, and the dock while people nearby run away in panic.

Italian media initially reported that at least five people were injured. Later, medical officials said four female tourists were hurt as they tried to run away on the San Basilio pier — an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

"There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn't do anything," she said.

Watch as the cruise ship hits the pier and boat:

Cruise ship crashes into tourist boat on Venice canal

She described the ship "advancing slowly but inevitably toward the dock." She said "the bow of the ship crashed hard into the bank with its massive weight crushing a big piece of it. Sirens were wailing loudly; it was a very dramatic scene."

When the cruise ship rammed the river boat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was "made of plastic or paper" rather than steel.

Call for ban on cruise ships

Shortly after the crash, a government official called for cruise ships to be banned from using the Giudecca Canal.

"Today's accident in the port of Venice proves that cruise ships shouldn't be allowed to pass down the Giudecca anymore," Danilo Toninelli, Italy's transport minister said.

"After many years of inertia, we are finally close to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism," he said.

Venice is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

MSC Cruises says it is co-operating with authorities to figure out what happened.

Tow cable broke

Calderan said the cruise ship's engine was locked when the captain called for help.

For many, the crash served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, endanger the lagoon's ecosystem and a danger to other vessels.

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The collision came four days after a river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists in Hungary's capital, killing seven and leaving 21 others missing.

Ecco cosa può succedere quando dei mostri enormi attraversano ogni giorno un ecosistema delicato e fragile. All’ <a href="https://twitter.com/UNESCO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNESCO</a>, a brugnaro e a tutta la politica, le <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/grandinavi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#grandinavi</a> devono stare fuori dalla laguna, subito!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nograndinavi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nograndinavi</a> <a href="https://t.co/54UGvmPsvA">pic.twitter.com/54UGvmPsvA</a> — @ChrisPeverieri

Venice cruise ship crash sparks panic, protests

June 3, 2019 / 7:45 AM EDT / CBS News

A collision on a busy canal in Venice is sparking new calls for banning cruise ships in the area. On Sunday the MSC Opera cruise liner lost control – the massive ship unable to stop. On the dock, people fled as the towering, 13-deck-high vessel, its horn blaring, grinded into a much smaller river boat and a crowded pier . Five people were hurt, reports Seth Doane.

The cruise liner, which holds more than 2,600 people, had reported engine troubles as they came into port Sunday morning, and the tug boats trying to guide it in safely were not strong enough.

"Just to see this thing going out of control was almost literally unbelievable," said eyewitness Simon Skinner.

While tourism is vital here, this incident has re-ignited the controversy over these ships, which activists say are simply too big for this fragile city. Many Venetians are saying "enough is enough," and that the accident was a "wake-up call."

Protests were sparked immediately among those who are fed up with the cruise liners, which dwarf this city, and argue they endanger the fragile lagoon and change the city's character.

"It worries me because it's something that could've happened so many other times, and could happen again today, " said Jane Da Mosto, an environmental scientist who heads We Are Here Venice , which wants to ban cruise ships.

"These cruise ships bring a huge, huge number of people concentrated into the city, and they've acted like kind of the icebreaker for the destruction of Venice through mass tourism," Da Mosto said.

The picturesque canals of this former maritime republic draw throngs of tourists. The cruise ships, which sail through the lagoon and the Giudecca Canal to dock nearby, exemplify the mass tourism crushing this city, as they brings two million visitors a year.

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Following Sunday morning's crash, Venice's mayor Luigi Brugnaro said, "Once again it is shown that big ships cannot cross the Giudecca Canal."

Following Sunday's accident, Italy's transport minister, Danilo Toninelli, said the government is "close" to a solution to protect both the lagoon and tourism.

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Four female tourists — an American, a New Zealander and two Australians between the ages of 67 and 72 — were injured falling or trying to run away when the cruise ship rammed into tourist boat the River Countess in Venice’s Giudecca Canal, medical authorities told the Associated Press.

One of the Australians on board the out-of-control ship described the surreal moment he realised the massive vessel wasn’t turning.

He told the Today show this morning he was sat on his balcony eating breakfast when he saw “people running everywhere” as the ship careered into the wharf.

“We noticed it was heading straight for that pier,” he said. “The closer it got, the more we started to freak out.

One of the Australians on board the out-of-control cruise ship that barrelled into a Venice pier tells us about the terrifying ordeal and reveals passengers have received no explanation as to why it happened. #9Today pic.twitter.com/KVEe6MYHIp — The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) June 2, 2019

“Not much we could do. We had the best seat in the house for it.”

The footage, from the San Basilio cruise terminal in Venice, was captured about 8.30am Sunday local time, Italian media reported.

It showed the MSC Opera’s air horn sounding as it careened into the wharf, collecting a local tourist boat in the process.

The MSC Opera scraped along the dockside, its engine blaring, before knocking into the Michelangelo tourist boat.

MSC Cruises, an international cruise ship line with its headquarters in Geneva, says its ship, the MSC Opera, experienced a mechanical problem Sunday as it was docking at a passenger terminal in Venice.

The company says it is co-operating with authorities to figure out what happened.

The MSC Opera is a 66,000 tonne ship with a capacity of 2700 passengers.

English tourist Duncan Ogle-Skan was filming from his accommodation as the ship crashed into the dock. His footage shows hundreds of passengers watching the ship crash from several decks.

‘HOW THE HELL DOES THAT HAPPEN?’

Mr Ogle-Skan told news.com.au he was packing to leave after a visit to the popular Italian city when the chaos began.

“The ship caught the eye of my friend Hannah as it was much closer to the apartment than the other cruise ships,” he said.

#BREAKING : Tourists flee as cruise liner smashes into dock in Venice pic.twitter.com/DSIjHckYxk — Russian Market (@russian_market) June 2, 2019

This occurred at 09:00 this morning in Venice, another reason if it was needed why Cruise ships should be up close in Venice... #Venezia #Venice #nograndinavi pic.twitter.com/VyBQwZ7gT1 — Iain Reid (@beanotownphoto) June 2, 2019

Wow, this just happened outside our apartment!! pic.twitter.com/OfSOdCU2Br — Duncan Ogle-Skan (@duncanogleskan) June 2, 2019

Video by Adrian Lauretti https://t.co/fQVQGWz1h8 pic.twitter.com/CQifKsB3lp — andreafrison.com (@fritzprod) June 2, 2019

“I grabbed my phone because it was obviously going to hit the quay. I couldn’t believe people weren’t running sooner.”

He told news.com.au the air horn was sounding for “about a minute we think”.

“It looked like it was going to hit before it did, but seemed to straighten a little and caught the dock and boat a bit further down,” he said.

He said he could see people running from the ship’s path gathering outside his apartment.

Loud scraping noises can be heard in Mr Ogle-Skan’s video as the ship comes into contact with the dock. At the end of one video, his friend can be heard asking: “How the hell does that happen?!”

Speculation about the cause of the crash suggests it may have happened after a cable used to link cruise ships to the tug boats that pull them into the city’s canals broke, the Corriere della Sera Daily said.

A boat, right, passes by the MSC Opera cruise ship moored at the Venice harbour, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. Picture: Luca Bruno/AP

“The two tugboats tried to stop the giant and then a tow cable broke, cut by the collision with the river boat,” Davide Calderan, president of a tugboat association in Venice, told the Italian news agency ANSA.

Calderan said the cruise ship’s engine was locked when the captain called for help.

Elisabetta Pasqualin was watering plants on her terrace when she heard warning sirens and stepped out to see the crash.

“There was this huge ship in a diagonal position in the Giudecca Canal, with a tugboat near which seemed like it couldn’t do anything,” Ms Pasqualin said.

She described the ship “advancing slowly but inevitably towards the dock.”

“The bow of the ship crashed hard into the bank with its massive weight crushing a big piece of it. Sirens were wailing loudly; it was a very dramatic scene,” she said.

When the cruise ship rammed the river boat, she said the smaller vessel looked like it was “made of plastic or paper” rather than steel.

Footage posted on social media showed the moment immediately before — and after — the ship hit.

The Opera was then unable to stop because of the strong currents pulling it towards the dock, it said.

The MSC Opera was built in 2004. It can carry more than 2675 passengers in 1071 cabins. According to its sailing schedule, it left Venice on May 26 and travelled to Kotor, Montenegro, and Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu in Greece before returning Sunday to Venice.

MSC Cruises, founded in Italy in 1960, is a global line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva.

The crash comes seven years after the Costa Concordia cruise liner hit a reef and sank off the Italian island Giglio, killing 32 people .

An investigation found the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, left the ship prematurely. He was found guilty of manslaughter and jailed for 16 years.

A tourist river boat is moored after being struck by the MSC Opera cruise ship, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. Picture: AP/Luca Bruno

CALLS TO BAN CRUISE SHIPS

Following the collision, calls for banning cruise ships in Venice, long a source of contention in the overextended tourist city, were renewed.

For many, the crash served as a wake-up call. Opponents say cruise ships are out-of-scale for Venice, cause pollution, endanger the lagoon’s ecosystem and a danger.

“There were 111 people on the river cruise boat that the big ship crashed into. They could have all died,” she said. She said the cruise ship could have ploughed through the concrete embankment and “hit houses, monuments and crowds of people.”

Rescuers stand on-board the damaged River Countess tourist boat after it was hit early on June 2, 2019 by the MSC Opera cruise ship (Rear) that lost control as it was coming in to dock in Venice, Italy. Picture: Andrea Pattaro / AFP

The collision came four days after a river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists in Hungary’s capital, killing seven and leaving 21 others missing.

Not everyone in Venice is opposed to the cruise ships. Ms Pasqualin, the woman who witnessed the collision, counted herself among those prior to Sunday’s crash.

“I’ve always been positive about the ships, but I have to admit I’ve started to change my mind now, because this was a tragic, terrible and dramatic scene,” she said.

Italian officials said the collision underscored the need to ban cruise ships from using the busy Giudecca Canal, but they stopped short of calling for a ban on cruise ships.

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Cruise Ship Slams Into Dock in Venice, Injuring at Least 4

A colossal cruise ship crashed into a smaller tourist boat and a dock in Venice on Sunday, injuring at least four tourists.

Footage of the collision shows an approximately 900-foot-long MSC Opera blaring its horns and failing to slow down as it approached the San Basilio Terminal on the Giudecca Canal. A much smaller tourist boat, the River Countess, was docked and couldn’t move away from the terminal in time.

Four female tourists, including one American, were injured while falling or trying to run away, according to the Associated Press.

The incident incited renewed calls to block off the cramped Giudecca canal from large vessels that drop off up to tens of thousands of visitors in the Italian city each day.

The cruise ship’s operator, MSC, attributed the collision to a “technical problem” in a statement.

MSC said it was performing an investigation to “understand the exact dynamic of the facts,” the operator said, according to the New York Times .

Italy’s Minister of the Environment, Sergio Costa, said the crash proved what experts have long been warning.

“What happened in the port of Venice is the confirmation of what we have been saying for a long time: big ships must not pass by Giudecca,” he tweeted in Italian.

Quello che è successo nel porto di #Venezia è la conferma di quello che diciamo da tempo: le #GrandiNavi non devono passare dalla Giudecca. Per questo da mesi insieme ai ministri @DaniloToninelli e @BonisoliAlberto stiamo lavorando per spostarle e siamo vicini alla soluzione — Sergio Costa (@SergioCosta_Gen) June 2, 2019

The Northeastern Italian city passed an ordinance in 2013 that sought to ban ships over 96,000 tons from entering the port, and reduce by 20% the number of ships over 40,000 tons, but the ban was suspended only months later after a regional court argued that alternative routes were not yet in place, and that the risks the large ships posed were not yet proven.

In 2017, Italy banned the largest cruise ships from Venice’s Grand Canal, but also estimated it would take four years before the new port in a nearby town was complete, according to the BBC .

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro urged immediate action to open an alternative route, according to Italian news agency, ANSA.

“It’s no longer thinkable that big ships can pass through the Giudecca Canal,” Brugnaro said. “Now we must urgently make sure that ships no longer pass in front of St. Mark’s.”

According to the cruise line, the MSC Opera is 65,591 tons, has 1,071 staterooms and fits 2,150 passengers and 728 crew members.

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Cargo Ship Hits Dock, Kills 7 In Another Shipping Disaster In Italy [PHOTOS]

Sixteen months after the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which killed 32 people, Italy has been hit by another shipping disaster.

A container ship struck the dock in the Northern port of Genoa, on the Thyrrenian Sea, on Tuesday night, killing seven and injuring four. Two of the dead were Coast Guard officers and a third was a pilot for the port, the Coast Guard said. Several others are still missing, according to local authorities.

The Jolly Nero, a 239-meter (785-foot) -long container ship, was maneuvering to leave the port when its stern struck the tower housing the local Coast Guard facilities. The 54-meter (180-foot) tower crumbled immediately, according to eyewitness accounts.

According to an account in Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the 40,000-metric-ton ship was maneuvering to leave the port stern-first and hit the dock while turning around to face the open sea with its bow.

Authorities in Genoa have opened an investigation. A possible malfunction may have caused the accident, according to La Repubblica.

“This is a terrible tragedy we can’t explain at this time,” Luigi Merlo, the president of Genoa’s Port Authority, which manages Italy’s largest port by cargo traffic.

“It was a perfect evening. The sea was calm, there was no wind,” Merlo said, adding that “the maneuver should not have taken place in that area.”

Local prosecutors in Genoa put under investigation the ship’s captain, 63-year-old Roberto Paoloni, who is now being held by police. It also opened a separate multiple manslaughter inquiry “against unknowns,” a term used in Italian law to indicate that no one has been charged yet.

The local edition of the Corriere della Sera newspaper reported that the Jolly Nero was bound for Naples and other Mediterranean ports. The ship, built in 1976, was owned by Messina , an Italian shipping company.

“We are more than devastated,” managing director Stefano Messina was quoted by Corriere as saying. “Nothing like this had happened before.”

Like Giglio Island, where the Costa Concordia sank on January 12, 2012, Genoa is on the Thyrrenian Sea, on Italy's west coast. The cruise ship struck a rock while passing very close to the shore, and sank partially; it is still there more than one year after the accident, waiting for a costly, complex salvage operation that is being hindered by technical difficulties.

In the confusion that followed the 2012 accident, Captain Francesco Schettino abandoned ship amid a poorly organized, chaotic evacuation of the giant vessel. His dereliction of duty became an international story and a huge embarassment for Italy, a country with a proud, centuries-long maritime tradition.

Schettino is now under house arrest, and facing trial on multiple charges including causing a shipwreck and 32 counts of manslaughter.

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Naples Cruise Port Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Are you ready to visit the picturesque naples cruise port in italy then you’ve come to the right place.

On the west coast of Italy sits Naples, a city famed for its creation of the Margherita pizza, as well as its locality to some of Italy’s most iconic attractions, including the lost city of Pompei and the striking Amalfi Coast.

Overlooked by the majestic Mount Vesuvius, Naples houses one of the largest Old Towns in Europe, made-up of narrow cobbled streets and 500 churches.

With so much on offer, it’s no wonder that Naples Cruise Port is one of the busiest in Europe, handling 1.4 million cruise passengers in 2019 alone.

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Where is Naples Cruise Port Located?

Conveniently located in the heart of the bustling city of Naples, the cruise terminal is a mere 10-minute walk from the city center, in the bay of Naples.

The main port in which the cruise port can be found is called the Port of Naples or ‘Porto di Napoli’ in Italian .

The main port of Naples houses cargo and container ships as well as has a dedicated passenger cruise terminal with 10 mooring places.

The Naples cruise terminal can be found to the west of the harbor and is made up of three piers.

The largest pier (known as Stazione Maritima) houses a handful of eateries and even a shopping center.

How to Get to Naples City Center from the Cruise Port

There are a number of ways to reach Naples city center from your cruise ship.

Naples Cruise Port is only a 10-minute walk from the city center . The walk from the cruise terminal is straightforward, taking you down a path beside the road which will lead you right into the city.

Alternatively, shuttle buses are available between the cruise ship and the city center. These come and go at regular intervals.

Another option is to take a taxi. There is a taxi rank just outside the cruise terminal, and it is ideal to use if you want to venture slightly further afield.

Finally, there is an underground station close to the cruise terminal known as Municipio Station.

Reaching this station is a mere 10-minute walk from your cruise ship. It’s located to the north of Piazza Municipio, a large square next to Castel Nuovo, a grand medieval castle.

Are There Free Shuttles From Naples Cruise Port?

There are shuttle buses between the cruise port and the city center, which are organized by the port.

However, their price depends on your cruise liner. Some liners offer this service for free whilst others charge for it.

Can You Walk into Naples from Your Cruise Ship?

Yes! It takes a mere 10 minutes to reach Naples from the cruise terminal.

To give you an idea of just how close Naples’ key attractions are to the cruise port, Castel Nuovo is just a 10-minute walk from Naples Cruise Port, and Piazza del Plebiscito, the most beautiful square within the city, is a 12-minute walk from your cruise ship.

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Are there Taxis Available from Naples Cruise Port?

Yes! There is a taxi rank just outside the cruise ship terminal, which is filled with ample taxis.

Best Shore Excursions from the Naples Cruise Port

There’s a vast range of shore excursions that you can enjoy from Naples Cruise Port. I have outlined some of my favorites below.

1. Piazza del Plebiscito

In the heart of Naples city, you will find Piazza del Plebiscito, a majestic square surrounded by elaborate buildings which are exceptional examples of neo-classical architecture, including the Royal Palace of Naples.

The Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola, a striking basilica, takes center stage here, characterized by Greek-style columns. In front of it are two equestrian statues.

The square can be marveled at independently. Alternatively, there are a number of tours of Naples available, which include visits to this fantastic square.

This full-day tour of Naples includes a walking tour through the city center, visiting Piazza del Plebiscito as part of the itinerary.

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2. Wander around the Historic Center of Naples

Covering an expansive area of 1,700 hectares (4,200 acres), Naples’ historic old town is one of the largest in Europe.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Naples is home to an abundance of historical sites, churches, squares, charming narrow streets, and a wealth of cafes, restaurants, and shops.

It also houses some incredible monuments, such as Castel Nuovo (an ancient castle) and the Royal Palace of Naples.

The good news is that the Historic Center of Naples is right beside the cruise port and is within walking distance from your cruise ship.

3. Visit the Ruins of Pompeii

Just south of Naples on Italy’s coastline, below Mount Vesuvius, sits the ancient town of Pompeii. Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world.

A violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius covered the Roman city of Pompeii with 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash.

This ash actually preserved the city and, as a result, offers visitors a one-of-a-kind snapshot of ancient Roman life.

One of the best ways to visit and learn about Pompeii is via a guided tour. This small group tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist has excellent online reviews.

Pompeii is a 40-minute taxi ride from Naples Cruise Port.

Alternatively, you can journey to Pompeii via train. Trains run between the main station in Naples, Napoli Centrale, and Pompei Scavi Villa Dei Misteri 7 times per day. The journey takes roughly 30 minutes.

The easiest way to reach Napoli Centrale from Naples Cruise Port is to take the metro from Municipio station.

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4. Visit Capri Island

Capri is a beautiful island in the bay of Naples, just south of Naples city. It’s an incredibly scenic island, its coastline made up of rugged cliffs and secluded caves, including the famous Blue Grotto cave, which is illuminated by cracks in the cave walls.

One of the best ways to explore Capri Island is via boat tour. This full-day boat tour from Naples takes you to the Blue Grotto, amongst other excellent sights on the island.

Alternatively, you can take a public ferry from Naples straight to the Isle of Capri. There are a number of ferries operating on this route which make multiple trips to and from the island each day.

If you’d like to visit both Pompeii and Capri for your day in Naples, then this full-day tour which combines both destinations may be what you’re looking for.

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5. National Archaeological Museum

Perched on Piazza Museo Square is the National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli in Italian).

The museum is impressive to look at, originally built in 1585 as cavalry barracks before eventually being converted into both a museum and palace in the 19th century.

The National Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in the world, housing one of the largest collections of Roman artifacts.

Pieces from Pompeii and Herculaneum can be found in this impressive building.

The museum is located deep within Naples City and is either a 30-minute walk from the cruise terminal or a 20-minute taxi ride

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6. Amalfi Coast

At the southern tip of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, you can find the Amalfi Coast, a 50-kilometer (31-mile) stretch of picturesque coastline characterized by colorful cliff-side villages and secluded beaches.

The coastline is named after the town of Amalfi, the historical and political center of the area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the coastline comprises a number of quaint fishing villages.

From Naples, it’s a 1.5-hour taxi drive south to the town of Amalfi.

You pass through Pompeii on your way, so if you are interested in seeing both attractions from Naples, it makes sense to combine them into one trip.

Another way to visit the Amalfi Coast is via a guided shore excursion . This guided tour from Naples takes you to three gorgeous seaside towns along the Amalfi Coast.

You can alternatively arrange a comfortable private transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast, which allows you to explore the coastline at your own pace.

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7. Castel Nuovo

Perched on the edge of Naples city is a medieval castle that overlooks Naples Cruise Port.

Castel Nuovo, also called Maschio Angioino, was built in 1279 and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city.

It can be found just in front of Piazza Municipio, a large square.

The castle has five round towers, which are connected by sturdy castle walls. The entrance is a beautiful marble triumphal arch.

The castle is open 7 days a week, and it costs €6 per entrance ticket.

The castle can be explored on a guided walking tour. You can choose between a private tour or a small group tour.

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8. Eat Pizza

Naples is known as the home of pizza; it’s the very city where the delicious Margherita pizza originated. If you love pizza, trying a traditional pizza in Naples really is a must!

One of the funniest and most hands-on ways to try the local pizza is to take part in a pizza-making class.

In one of these cooking classes, you will learn how to make traditional Margherita and, of course, get to sample your own wonderful creation.

If you are gluten-intolerant, there are gluten-free pizza classes also available.

Another great way to enjoy the local cuisine is to go on a food tour .

This Napoli food tour allows you to try pizza and a traditional dessert called sfogliatella.

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Getting From Naples Airport to the Cruise Port

Naples International Airport is located just north of the city center. The easiest way to journey between Naples Cruise Port and the airport is via taxi.

A typical taxi ride will take around half an hour, however, do note that the traffic can get very congested when journeying through the city center and so it could take longer than this.

Another way to journey from the airport to the Naples port cruise terminal is via bus.

The Naples Alibus Airport shuttle bus journeys to Naples Molo Beverello Port which is where the cruise port is located.

Tickets cost €5 per person. Buses are available roughly every 20 minutes.

Places to Stay Near Naples Cruise Port

In the heart of the city is a charming B&B known as Ciao Bellini , near Naples National Archeological Museum. This accommodation has exceptional online reviews.

Another option is Santa Chiara Boutique Hotel , nestled within the Historic Center, within walking distance from the cruise port of Naples.

Slightly outside the city center is Gold Tower Lifestyle Hotel , just 2.1 km from Naples Central Train Station. This 4-star hotel features modern rooms and a fantastic city view.

Naples Quick Facts

✔️ Naples is the third-largest Italian city after Rome and Milan. It is also the capital of Campania, one of the regions of Italy.

✔️ Naples is known for its colorful culture and history, delicious pizza, and picturesque Mediterranean views .

✔️ In Naples, English is not the primary language spoken. Italian is. However, most people speak at least basic English.

✔️ The city also hosts many famous attractions, such as the Castel Nuovo, Naples Cathedral, and the Teatro di San Carlo opera house.

✔️ The city is accessible by plane, train, or boat from other major cities in Italy and around Europe.

✔️ The currency in Naples and the entirety of Italy is the Euro.

Best Time to Visit

Naples is a great city to visit at any time of year. However, in Western Europe, the weather is warmer and dryer in the summer.

During the summer months, the city can get pretty hot and crowded, so in order to have the best balance between comfortable weather and fewer crowds, visiting in spring (April and May) or fall (September and October) is recommended.

Cruise Liners that Visit Naples Cruise Port

There are a number of cruise liners that visit Naples Cruise Port, including:

Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Marella Cruises
MSC Cruises
Disney Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Viking Ocean
Cunard Cruises

Naples Cruise Port FAQS

How far is the cruise ship port to naples.

The cruise port is just 1 km (0.6 miles) from Naples city center, which is around a 10-minute walk.

How far is Naples cruise port from the train station?

Naples Cruise Port is a 25-minute bus ride or a 15-20 minute taxi ride from Naples Central Station.

Where does MSC dock in Naples?

MSC Cruises typically dock at Stazione Marittima, the main pier in Naples Cruise Port, on Molo Beverello, near Castel Nuovo.

Where does Cunard dock in Naples?

Cunard Cruises tend to dock on the main pier in the cruise port, Stazione Marittima.

Can you walk from the cruise port in Naples?

Yes! It’s a short 10-minute walk from the cruise terminal into Naples city center.

How much is a taxi from Naples train station to the port?

A taxi between Naples Cruise Port and Naples Central Station should cost between €17 and €22. The journey should take between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on the traffic.

Is Naples easy to walk around?

Yes, Naples is a very easy city to walk around. The key attractions are relatively close together, and there are wide pavements on which to walk upon.

Final Thoughts on the Naples Cruise Port

Naples is a city that oozes character. Made up of charming cobblestone streets, which are lined with gorgeous monuments, there’s a plethora of sights to see in this iconic city.

In addition to that, there are some other incredible Italian destinations that can easily be visited on a day trip from Naples, such as the Amalfi Coast and the ancient city of Pompeii.

It’s easy to see why Naples is one of the most popular cruise ports in Europe!

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Are you ready to visit the picturesque Naples Cruise Port in Italy? Then you’ve come to the right place! On the west coast of Italy sits Naples, a city famed for its creation of the Margherita pizza, as well as its locality to some of Italy’s most iconic attractions, including the lost city of Pompei...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow rages over Cameron strike remarks, warns of 'direct escalation' and threatens Denmark

During a visit to Kyiv, Lord Cameron said Ukraine has a "right" to strike inside Russia, just as Moscow's forces are doing. Meanwhile, the fall of the eastern town of Chasiv Yar looms closer. Listen to a Daily podcast on whether the UK should send troops to Ukraine as you scroll.

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Before we go, here is a quick reminder of today's updates:

Lord Cameron has been in Ukraine where he told Sky News that the UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority";
Russia is planning to launch a three-factor plan to destabilise and claim victory in Ukraine, a top Ukrainian military intelligence officer has said;
The Kremlin branded Lord Cameron's comments about Ukraine striking inside Russia "dangerous and worrying";
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has praised the "new regions" troops have taken control of in Ukraine since the start of the year.

Now to Georgia, which is not directly involved in the war in Ukraine, but whose future is seen as highly significant in the context of Vladimir Putin's ambitions for Russia.

Draft legislation, known as the "foreign agents" law, is winding its way through the Georgian parliament and would require organisations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as agents of foreign influence.

The proposed law has been attacked by opponents attack as authoritarian and Kremlin-inspired.

Protesters have taken to the streets of capital Tbilisi for weeks to show their opposition, while the European Union and the United States have urged Georgiato drop the legislation or risk harming its chances of EU membership and a broader Euro-Atlantic future.

The stand-off is seen as part of a wider struggle that could determine whether Georgia, a country of 3.7 million people that has experienced war and revolution since the fall of the Soviet Union, moves closer to Europe or back under Moscow's influence.

Video below shows protesters in Tbilisi blocking traffic as part of their efforts to prevent the bill being passed.

A regular feature of news coverage surrounding the war in Ukraine has been the frequently bellicose statements that have emanated from one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent allies, Dmitry Medvedev.

The deputy chairman of the security council of the Russian Federation is notorious for his inflammatory language and repeated invocation of Cold War-style nuclear threats, which tend to be widely dismissed by most Western commentators.

Indeed, some analysts have suggested the former president's penchant for such wild outbursts are specifically designed to frame himself as an erratic character who could not be considered a viable rival to Mr Putin - thus avoiding the fate of other figures considered a threat to the leader's authority.

It is through that lens that many will view his latest comments, which ostensibly cover his thoughts on the Ukraine peace conference due to take place in Switzerland in June - to which Russia has not been invited.

His assessment is perhaps unsurprisingly dismissive, even going as far as to imply the summit represents positive news for Moscow.

"What is Russia's gain of the Swiss 'peace conference'?" he asks in his post on social media.

"It's actually threefold. First, it will come as yet another proof of failure of the so-called peace plan by the halfwit zelensky (sic)."

He follows that by referring to Ukraine's leader as "the bandera b******", seeking to associate him with a Ukrainian far-right leader of the mid 20th century.

The Kremlin has long sought to depict Ukraine's leadership as far-right neonazis, efforts that have been widely dismissed by commentators on the region.

"Second, it will be visible evidence of the full impotence of the present-day western elites, who have performed painful self-castration of their own potential to stop the military conflict," Mr Medvedev continues.

"What's more, it has been done on direct orders given by a group of senile doctors from Washington.

"Third, it will allow our Armed Forces to further cleanse Malorossia's [little Russia's] territories from neonazis without any hindrance and regard for some c***'s 'peace initiatives'."

After forecasting "the final collapse of the former Ukraine’s political regime", he concludes: "Thank you, the land of cheese and watches!"

Russian officers has been welcoming foreign military attaches in Moscow today during their visit to an exhibition of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the fighting in Ukraine.

The event organised by the Russian Defence Ministry features more than 30 pieces of Western-made heavy equipment, including a US-made M1 Abrams tank and a Bradley armoured fighting vehicle.

More now from Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who has been speaking to journalists this afternoon.

She has said any move by Denmark to restrict the freedom of navigation of Russian ships in the Baltic straits will be seen as a hostile act and draw retaliation.

It is unclear exactly what prompted the threat, but we'll bring you any more detail as we get it.

Denmark has played down suggestions it will begin checking Russian tankers moving through its waters to establish whether they have the correct documentation.

The country allows ships calling at Russia to use its waters due to a longstanding freedom of navigation treaty, although the country's armed forces have said it is standard procedure to track them.

The Baltic straits - the only natural exits from the Baltic sea to the North Atlantic - are notoriously difficult to navigate and international maritime authorities strongly recommend the use of pilots with specialist local knowledge.

However, it is believed more than 20 tankers - so-called shadow vessels - transporting Russian oil but with unknown ownership, have declined offers to use Danish pilots since the start of 2024.

And the Danish Maritime Authority said in a statement in March that a tanker from Russia's shadow fleet was involved in a collision near Denmark.

The incident involving the 15-year-old Andromeda Star oil tanker took place on 2 March.

A Russian activist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to set fire to a military conscription office in protest against the war in Ukraine.

Angel Nikolayev, 39, was convicted on charges of terrorism for placing two bottles of a flammable substance in the windows of a conscription office in the eastern city of Khabarovsk and setting them alight.

He was also convicted of damaging Russian flags that were put on the graves of soldiers killed in Ukraine at a local cemetery and removing symbols of Russian military action from a bus stop and several vehicles.

Since 2022, hundreds of people have faced criminal charges in Russia over protests and remarks condemning the war in Ukraine, and thousands have been fined or briefly jailed.

Russia is ready to consider "serious" peace talk proposals to settle the conflict in Ukraine, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Speaking at a press briefing this afternoon, Ms Zakharova said the talks must be based on existing "realities" and Moscow's security concerns.

She said part of the proposal would include Ukraine pledging to remain militarily neutral in future.

Russia proposing the possibility of peace talks is nothing new.

Despite suggesting it is open for discussion, it always seems to blame Ukraine or the West for the breakdown of negotiations.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said troops have taken control of 211 square miles (547 square kilometres) of Ukrainian territory this year.

He referred to the territory as Russia's "new regions".

Mr Shoigu told a group of senior military commanders that Ukrainian forces were retreating along the frontline and that Russian troops were breaking a network of "Ukrainian strongholds".

"Over the past two weeks, the Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Novobakhmutivka, Semenivka and Berdychi in the Donetsk People's Republic," he said.

"The Ukrainian army units are trying to cling on to individual lines, but under our onslaught they are forced to abandon their positions and retreat."

Ukraine's top commander said last week that a number of troops had fallen back to new positions in villages on the eastern front.

The advances mean Russia now controls around 18% of Ukraine.

As reported here earlier, Moscow has had a predictably indignant reaction to Lord Cameron's statement's yesterday during his trip to Ukraine (see 10.34am post).

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has offered a further reflection of displeasure within Vladimir Putin's regime, claiming the British foreign secretary's comments amounted to an acknowledgement that the West was waging a war against Russia using "Ukrainian hands".

Lord Cameron said yesterday that Ukraine had a right to use weapons provided by London to strike targets inside Russia, and that it was up to Kyiv whether to do so.

"Cameron's words are further evidence of the hybrid war the West is waging against our country," Ms Zakharova said.

"Russia is responding to that and will continue to respond."

Russian's Vladimir Putin is planning to visit China later this month to meet President Xi Jinping, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

The visit is scheduled for 15-16 May, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the Kremlin's plans.

It comes after the White House said it remained "deeply concerned" that it was not seeing China make any changes amid accusations it is helping Russia's military with its war in Ukraine.

Next week, Mr Xi will visit Europe for the first time in five years.

Beginning in Paris, France, he will visit Hungary and Serbia, the latter of which is a close ally to Mr Putin.

China has always maintained that it remains an objective and just party over the war, adding that its trade relations are "above-board".

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A towering cruise ship has crashed into a dock and a tourist river boat on one of Venice's busiest canals. Four people were injured in the smash, Venice port authorities reported.
Out-of-control cruise ship slams into tourist boat, dock in Venice
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5 injured in Venice as cruise ship slams into tourist boat
The tourist boat struck by the MSC Opera cruiser is being towed away, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. A towering cruise ship has struck a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy canal in Venice. Italian media report that at least five people have been injured in the crash. (Andrea Merola/ANSA via AP)
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The cruise ship MSC Opera, right, is seen after Sunday's collision with a tourist boat, the River Countess, in Venice. (Andrea Merola/EPA-EFE) A towering, out-of-control cruise ship rammed into a ...
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Venice cruise ship crash sparks protests, ... the massive ship unable to stop. On the dock, ... had crashed against a smaller tourist boat at the San Basilio dock in Venice, Italy June 2, 2019. ...
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Rescuers stand on-board the damaged River Countess tourist boat after it was hit early on June 2, 2019 by the MSC Opera cruise ship (Rear) that lost control as it was coming in to dock in Venice ...
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The damaged River Countess tourist boat is pictured after it was hit early on June 2, 2019 by the MSC Opera cruise ship (R) that lost control as it was coming in to dock in Venice, Italy. (Credit ...
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