A search and rescue operation is under way after a person sailing onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady went overboard during the early hours of Thursday morning (31 March).
The incident happened off the coast of Portugal. Valiant Lady is currently en route to Portsmouth to sail a Long Weekender itinerary to Zeebrugge in Belgium, departing on Friday (1 April).
A Virgin Voyages spokesperson told TTG: "In the early hours of the morning, we were informed of a man overboard incident involving a sailor [guest], which has resulted in a search and rescue mission. We’re deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with this sailor’s family and loved ones.
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A search and rescue operation is under way after a person sailing onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady went overboard during the early hours of Thursday morning (31 March).
The incident happened off the coast of Portugal. Valiant Lady is currently en route to Portsmouth to sail a Long Weekender itinerary to Zeebrugge in Belgium, departing on Friday (1 April).
A Virgin Voyages spokesperson told TTG: "In the early hours of the morning, we were informed of a man overboard incident involving a sailor [guest], which has resulted in a search and rescue mission. We’re deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with this sailor’s family and loved ones.
"We remain in constant communication with the search and rescue teams, and are working closely together to do everything that we can in this situation. Our investigation indicates this was an intentional act and that no foul play is suspected."
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