But the company also said it had asked the German government for naval protection and the request was turned down . Passengers will fly to Dubai to continue their journey . Columbus : Involves 246 passengers , most of crew aboard MS Columbus . Prompted by travel warning for the area issued by British Foreign Office . Dubai , United States advise those traveling near German coast to use extreme caution .
Passengers will fly to Dubai to continue their journey . Columbus : Involves 246 passengers , most of crew aboard MS Columbus . Prompted by travel warning for the area issued by British Foreign Office . Dubai , United States advise those traveling near German coast to use extreme caution .