RNLI called out to Disney cruise ship after someone dislocated shoulder on board

People have been staying on board the ship for a short holiday in the UK (Picture: North News)

A lifeboat was sent to evacuate a casualty on board a Disney cruise ship off Tynemouth on Friday.

The RNLI crew were called out after someone dislocated their shoulder.

They said they were unable to give further details about the injured person or how they hurt themselves due to confidentiality reasons.

A spokesperson said yesterday: ‘Last night at 8.55pm Tynemouth RNLI was called out to the Disney Cruise Ship Magic off the coast of Tynemouth to conduct a casualty transfer.

‘The casualty had dislocated their shoulder while on board and had been treated by the ships doctor.

‘Tynemouth’s all weather lifeboat Osier made its way and pulled up on the starboard side of the ship to await the casualty transfer.

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The lifeboat next to the Disney Magic cruise ship off the coast of Tynemouth (Picture: North News)

‘Once the casualty was aboard the crew undertook a quick casualty care assesment and provided pain relief while we made our short trip back to Tynemouth Lifeboat station.

‘On arrival we were met with @tvlb_search_and_rescue who took the casualty to hospital.

‘The lifeboat was made ready for service again at 21:45.

‘Remember if you need any assistance call 999 and ask for the coastguard.’

Disney Magic has been operating ‘staycation’ cruises for people to come on board for a holiday without leaving the UK.

They can make use of theatres, restaurants, waterslides and kids’ clubs, with Disney characters also on board the ship.

The Disney Magic ship involved has 875 state rooms for guests.

Kate O’Hara, Commercial Director at the Port of Tyne, said last week: ‘It is an absolute pleasure to have the Disney Magic back at the Port of Tyne and to see so many passengers enjoying the experience of cruising from North Shields again.

‘Following a difficult year in 2020, we have enjoyed a very successful cruise season so far, and we look forward to that continuing with the upcoming calls from all the cruise lines.

‘Cruise has a significant impact on our local economy and tourism industry and we are delighted to see it returning to growth.’

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