What Crew Members Say About Amelia

On the evening of September 21, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the CROSS Corsen was alerted to a critical situation involving the 'Amellia', which reported an engine failure while navigating north of Pointe du Raz. The vessel was traveling from Liepaja to Walvis Bay when it encountered a breakdown of its main propulsion system. Prompt action from French maritime authorities led to the deployment of the emergency tug 'Abeille Bretagne' (IMO: 9308687) from Brest, as part of the urgent 'Assistance to Vessels in Difficulty' protocol under the maritime ORSEC framework. To enhance the response capabilities, the CROSS also pre-alerted an H160 helicopter from the French Navy. Fortunately, by around 8:30 p.m., the crew aboard the 'Amellia' successfully restarted the engine, allowing them to report their readiness to resume their journey. The 'Abeille Bretagne' remained close by, escorting the vessel as a precaution against potential complications. By 11:35 p.m., the fishing vessel confirmed to the tug that all necessary repairs were finished. With everything back in order, the 'Amellia' set out once again toward Namibia, with an estimated time of arrival scheduled for October 12.

In a heartbreaking maritime incident, two individuals have been confirmed dead and at least 15 are unaccounted for following the collision of the fishing vessel "Midøy Dakhla 1" with the Moroccan fishing trawler "Taouss". The unfortunate event occurred on the morning of March 1, 2014, approximately 4.5 miles off the coast of Dakhla, near Villa Cisneros in Dhakla Bay. In the wake of the collision, the Moroccan fisheries ministry dispatched the rescue ship "Al Wahda," which successfully saved 18 castaways. A comprehensive search and rescue (SAR) operation is currently underway, mobilizing helicopters, boats, and specialized rescue teams in the effort to locate the missing crew members. Fortunately, the "Midøy Dakhla 1," which is operated by a master and first officer from Midsund, Norway, sustained only minor damage that did not compromise its seaworthiness. The "Taouss" is reported to have had a crew of 35, leaving many families and friends anxious for news of their loved ones.