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On the morning of April 9, 2011, during its journey from Rotterdam to Murmansk, the cargo vessel 'Thalia' unexpectedly lost a liferaft. The inflatable raft was spotted drifting in a busy shipping lane, prompting the Coastguard Centre Den Helder to alert the crew of the rescue boat 'Joke Dijkstra' at 6:30 AM. Upon locating the liferaft, the team carefully assessed its condition to ensure no lines could potentially obstruct their jet propulsion system. A brave crew member then jumped into the raft, securing a towing connection from 'Joke Dijkstra.' This efficient maneuver allowed them to safely retrieve the 16-person liferaft. Following the successful operation, the raft was hoisted aboard the rescue vessel, deflated, and 'Joke Dijkstra' made its way back to Den Helder. For further details and photographs of the rescue operation, visit the Dutch report at http://www.knrm.nl/waar-wij-zijn/reddingstations/den-helder/reddingrapporten/?contentID=67ACB3B0.