Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Alonso-De-Chaves

On December 6, 2017, a dramatic rescue took place off the coast of Cabo Peñas, where the tugboat 'Alonso de Chaves' bravely saved two members of the yacht 'Julia Maria' after it sank three miles from shore. The alarm was raised around 11 p.m. by the wife of the yacht's skipper, who grew concerned when her husband did not return to the port of San Juan de la Arena as scheduled. He had departed earlier in the day with the intention of docking by 8 p.m., but by nightfall, communications failed as their mobile phones went silent. In a coordinated effort, Salvamento Maritimo launched a search operation that also included the 'Salvamar Rígel.' After hours of searching under challenging conditions, the 'Alonso de Chaves' discovered the crew members at 6 a.m., clinging to the bow of their nearly submerged vessel. The courageous crew swiftly rescued the stranded sailors, bringing them aboard their tugboat. Following the rescue, helicopter 'Helimer 203' transported the two individuals to El Musel, where they received medical attention at the Hospital de Jove. Fortunately, both were reported to be in stable condition following the incident. This remarkable rescue underscores the importance of prompt action and teamwork in maritime emergencies.