Marseille deputy mayor on cruise ship accident

A safety exercise led to an incident where a lifeboat detached and fell about ten meters into the water. The fall was severe, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old Filipino crew member and injuries to four others. The injured were taken to a hospital in Marseille for treatment.

What was the initial purpose of the crew members boarding the lifeboat?

• To test new equipment

• To perform a rescue operation

• To escape a sinking ship

• To conduct a safety exercise

How far did the lifeboat fall before hitting the water?

• Twenty meters

• Ten meters

• Five meters

• Fifteen meters

What was the likely reason for the severity of the fall's impact?

• The lifeboat was overloaded

• The crew had no time to secure themselves

• The lifeboat was faulty

• The weather was stormy

What unfortunate event occurred as a result of the incident?

• The ship sank

• The lifeboat was destroyed

• A crew member died

• A crew member was lost at sea

Where were the injured crew members taken for medical assistance?

• A ship's infirmary

• A hospital in Paris

• A local clinic

• A hospital in Marseille