LA SUPERBA

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Process for dismantling continues

The process for the dismantling of the 'La Superba', which suffered a fire in the port of Palermo in early 2023, continues. The Port Authority of Palermo has published a request from the company, dated July 7, 2025, seeking authorization for the voluntary demolition of the vessel. Any comments regarding the request may be submitted by the first week of September. The GNV's intention was to declare a "constructive total loss," a step that will then allow ownership to be transferred to the insurance company (SIAT) that had provided hull and machinery coverage, which will then handle its end-of-life. Similar procedures have also been initiated at other local offices of the Port Authority for smaller vessels.

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Crew member died in his cabin

A 41-year-old crew member from Torre del Greco, Naples Province, died on the "Superba" after the departure from Palermo for Genoa on Dec 20, 2021, at 11.45 p.m. The deceased did not answer calls over the intercom, and colleagues got worried. The man was found on the bottom inside his cabin. The coroner went on board to ascertain the causes of death. The prosecutor on duty ordered an autopsy. Also the Port Authority intervened.