What Crew Members Say About Donau-Ekspres-Ii

On the night of August 13, 2026, the cargo vessel 'Donau Ekspres II', sailing from Damietta to Fredericia, made a heroic rescue of 48 Sudanese migrants stranded in perilous conditions approximately 50 nautical miles south of Crete. After enduring nearly three days at sea amid severe weather, these individuals—comprising one woman and two children—faced a dire situation. Fortunately, the skilled crew of the 'Donau Ekspres II' intervened and brought them to safety. The rescued migrants were handed over to the Greek Coast Guard on August 14, ensuring their safe return to land. Following this commendable act, the cargo ship continued its journey, with an estimated time of arrival at Fredericia slated for September 4. For further details and visual coverage, check the reports with photos and videos at [TurkeyToday](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/turkish-flagged-ship-rescues-48-sudanese-migrants-off-crete-3226070?s=1) and [x.com](https://x.com/Theseainarabic/status/2088239710640513025).