Genting Dream crew rescue man in Straits of Malacca
Maritime
Genting Dream crew rescue man adrift in the Straits of Malacca; rescued individual stable
Crew aboard the Genting Dream responded to a distress signal in the Straits of Malacca and brought one man safely onboard for medical assessment. The sailing schedule remained unaffected.
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Source: StarDream Cruises official press release.
Genting Dream pictured on a regional sailing. Image courtesy of Dream Cruises (press photo).
SINGAPORE — Sep 3, 2025 — The crew of the cruise ship Genting Dream rescued a man found adrift in a small boat in the Straits of Malacca on Wednesday morning during a three‑night voyage from Singapore to Phuket. After the individual signalled for help, the ship initiated rescue procedures, brought him aboard, provided food and medical assessment, and reported that he is in stable condition. The cruise line said it is coordinating with relevant authorities for his safe transfer to shore.
A spokesperson confirmed the rescued person is an Indonesian citizen, and said the operation took roughly 30 minutes. The ship’s schedule was unaffected by the incident.
Key facts
Rescue conducted in the Straits of Malacca during a three-night Singapore–Phuket voyage.
Individual brought onboard, provided food, refreshments and medical assessment; condition stable.
StarDream Cruises coordinating with authorities for safe transfer ashore.
Sailing schedule not affected.
Rescue initiated after distress signal spotted
The crew reported sighting a small boat in distress and initiated established rescue procedures. The individual was brought safely onboard and attended to by the ship’s medical team, who provided food, refreshments and a medical assessment.
“Ensuring safety at sea is our foremost duty. I am proud of the captain and crew’s vigilance and professionalism in carrying out this successful rescue.”
— Michael Goh, President, StarDream Cruises
Coordination with authorities
StarDream Cruises said it is working with the relevant authorities to arrange a safe transfer to shore. The voyage schedule continued as planned following the operation.
