Norwegian Epic breaks loose from mooring in Sicily, causing chaos
Passengers aboard Norwegian Epic faced a chaotic and unsettling day in Catania, Sicily, after the cruise ship unexpectedly broke free from its moorings on May 30, 2025.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. local time when guests heard loud bangs and watched as the mooring lines snapped violently under pressure.
Eyewitnesses saw concrete mooring fixtures rip out of the ground and slam into the front of the ship.
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