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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Maersk Line, Limited Tanker Makes Nighttime Rescue in Aegean Sea

The crew of a Maersk Line, Limited tanker conducted a nighttime rescue of a mariner who was in the water for 24 hours after his vessel capsized in the

January 20, 2022
Total Views: 5531

Monday, January 3, 2022
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Containership Crew Rescues 19 Cubans Off Florida Keys

The crew of a Liberian-flagged containership rescued 19 Cubans off the Florida Keys on Friday. The crew of the MV Methoni contacted Sector Key West Command

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 2612

Sunday, November 28, 2021
Navy

U.S. Navy Ship Rescues Iranian Mariners Adrift For Eight Days

Gulf Of Oman, Navcent Public Affairs–A U.S. Navy vessel rescued two Iranian mariners Nov. 27 from a fishing vessel after it was adrift for eight days in

November 28, 2021
Total Views: 4853

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Dramatic Heavy Seas Rescue Off Southeastern Ireland
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Dramatic Heavy Seas Rescue Off Southeastern Ireland

Three rescue boats with Royal National Lifeboat Institution came to the rescue of a cargo ship that had lost power and was in danger of hitting rocks in

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 255

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Giant SOS on Pacific Island Leads to Rescue of Three Stranded Sailors
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Giant SOS on Pacific Island Leads to Rescue of Three Stranded Sailors

Aug 4 (Reuters) – Three Micronesian sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island drew a giant SOS message in the sand to attract the attention of

August 4, 2020
Total Views: 643

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Tanker Crew Credited with Saving Sailor’s Life 200 Miles Off New Jersey
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Tanker Crew Credited with Saving Sailor’s Life 200 Miles Off New Jersey

The crew of a LPG tanker responded to a sailboat in distress that ultimately resulted in the rescue of a sailor approximately 200 miles off the coast of New

April 14, 2020
Total Views: 239

Friday, September 27, 2019
The Rescue: Maersk Montana Rescues Survivor of La Belle Vie
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The Rescue: Maersk Montana Rescues Survivor of La Belle Vie

By Steve Miller, Third Officer, M/V Maersk Montana – “Let me know when he’s aboard!” came the voice through the handheld radio. It was the

September 27, 2019
Total Views: 517

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Ex-Heavyweight Champ Rescued at Sea Off Spain
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Ex-Heavyweight Champ Rescued at Sea Off Spain

Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko said a trip with family and friends ended in a rescue off the coast of Spain after their yacht caught fire.

June 25, 2019
Total Views: 18

Monday, March 11, 2019
grande america conro fire
Accidents

Italian ConRo Abandoned in Bay of Biscay Due to Fire

Update: The Grande America has sunk in the Bay of Biscay.  The crew of the HMS Argyll rescued 27 crew members of the roll-on/roll-off containership Grande

March 11, 2019
Total Views: 273

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Durban Queen Sinking
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French Navy Rescues Crew of Sinking Tanker in Persian Gulf

The French Navy rescued 12 Indian seafarers from the Panama-flagged tanker Durban Queen after the vessel ran into trouble and was sinking in

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 138

Thursday, October 11, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 10 from Disabled Cargo Ship in Atlantic Ocean
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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 10 from Disabled Cargo Ship in Atlantic Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued 10 crew members who were stranded aboard a disabled cargo ship for almost 20 days in the middle of the Atlantic. The 10

October 11, 2018
Total Views: 422

Monday, September 24, 2018
Indian Sailor Rescued from Yacht Stranded Off Australian Coast
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Indian Sailor Rescued from Yacht Stranded Off Australian Coast

SYDNEY, Sept 24 (Reuters) – An Indian sailor injured in a solo round-the-world race has been rescued, the Indian Navy said on Monday, after Australian

September 24, 2018
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Chinese Rescue Diver to Receive IMO Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award
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Chinese Rescue Diver to Receive IMO Exceptional Bravery At Sea Award

A Chinese rescue diver who led a series of dives to help rescue six crew members from a sunken cargo ship will receive the 2018 IMO Award for Exceptional

July 10, 2018
Total Views: 35

Monday, July 2, 2018
Interesting

NCL Crew Member Who Fell Overboard Rescued After 22 Hours in Water

A Norwegian Cruise Lines crew member is lucky to be alive after falling overboard off the coast of Cuba on Saturday. Amazingly, the missing crew member was

July 2, 2018
Total Views: 240

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
WATCH: ‘Lost at Sea’ Sailors Attempt to Clear the Air on Sea Story
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WATCH: ‘Lost at Sea’ Sailors Attempt to Clear the Air on Sea Story

Last month, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava (and their two dogs) made national headlines after being rescued from their sailboat in the middle of the Pacific

November 8, 2017
Total Views: 130

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Sailors Lost at Sea for 5 Months Had EPIRB On Board -Coast Guard
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Sailors Lost at Sea for 5 Months Had EPIRB On Board -Coast Guard

Two Hawaiian women who were rescued from their disabled sailboat in the Pacific Ocean last week have admitted to having an EPIRB on board that was never

October 31, 2017
Total Views: 218

Friday, October 27, 2017
After Five Months Lost at Sea, Two Sailors and Their Dogs Rescued Aboard Sailboat in Pacific
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After Five Months Lost at Sea, Two Sailors and Their Dogs Rescued Aboard Sailboat in Pacific

The U.S. Navy has rescued two distressed sailors and their two dogs nearly five months after their sailboat strayed off course in the Pacific Ocean. The

October 27, 2017
Total Views: 60

Sunday, October 9, 2016
30 Rescued After Sailboat Capsizes in San Francisco Bay
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30 Rescued After Sailboat Capsizes in San Francisco Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders as well as good samaritans responded to a 34-foot recreational sailboat that capsized near San

October 9, 2016
Total Views: 67

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
WATCH: EPIRB Leads to Successful Rescue of Four Off South Carolina
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WATCH: EPIRB Leads to Successful Rescue of Four Off South Carolina

On June 28, 2016 out of Charleston, SC a 27-foot Sea Pro ended up falling apart and sinking with 4 people on board. In this case an EPIRB, life

July 5, 2016
Total Views: 114

Thursday, February 25, 2016
Coast Guard Boat Flips During Rescue Off New York
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Coast Guard Boat Flips During Rescue Off New York

A dramatic scene off the coast of Long Island, New York Thursday morning as a Coast Guard boat capsized during a rescue of mariners from a grounded fishing

February 25, 2016
Total Views: 48