Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Athina-L

A dramatic rescue unfolded on December 1, 2023, when a 29-year-old crew member fell overboard from the vessel 'Athina L' in the Elbe River, near Otterndorf, specifically between buoys 44 and 46 at around midnight. The incident prompted the Cuxhaven traffic center of the Waterways and Shipping Administration to promptly notify the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Bremen. In response, the lifeboat 'Anneliese Kramer' from the Cuxhaven DGzRS station was deployed, alongside nearby vessels that offered vital assistance. The patrol boat 'Bürgermeister Weichmann' also joined the rescue efforts, while a Navy SAR helicopter was alerted and ready for action. Due to the length of the 'Athina L,' measuring 190 meters, its maneuverability was severely hindered as it remained in the area. Meanwhile, the dredger 'Pieter Caland' spotted the crew member’s life jacket illumination and skillfully maneuvered close enough for the man to ascend using a pilot's ladder. Within just half an hour after the initial alarm, the 'Anneliese Kramer' arrived on site. Two dedicated sea rescuers boarded the 'Pieter Caland' to administer immediate medical assistance to the recovered sailor. Fortunately, he remained responsive, and once his body temperature stabilized to normal levels, he was transferred aboard the lifeboat. The team raced back to Cuxhaven at full speed, where approximately two hours post-incident, the crew member was handed over to an ambulance for transportation to a hospital. At the time of this harrowing event, conditions were relatively calm, with light snowfall, an air temperature hovering near minus one degree Celsius, and water temperature around five degrees Celsius. Visit this [link](https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seemann-ueber-bord-und-gerettet) for further details and photos.

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In an impressive display of maritime cooperation, the United States Coast Guard orchestrated a successful rescue mission for a single sailor stranded 700 miles east of Cape Cod early on November 4, 2013. At approximately 5 a.m., the 1st Coast Guard District command center in Boston received an emergency beacon alert linked to the 34-foot Canadian-flagged sailing vessel, 'Easy Go'. The Coast Guard promptly dispatched a HC-130 Hercules aircraft from Air Station Elizabeth City, Maryland, to locate the distressed vessel. Upon notification, command center watchstanders actively reached out to nearby vessels for assistance. Two vessels, the 'Bishu Highway' and 'Athina L', responded to the call for help. The 'Bishu Highway' arrived on the scene around 2:45 p.m. and successfully established contact with the sailor aboard 'Easy Go'. Fortunately, the lone sailor reported no injuries; however, he faced challenges as his sail had become lost, rendering him unable to navigate the vessel. Despite the 'Bishu Highway' being unable to facilitate a rescue due to its significantly high hull, which stood 50 feet above the waterline, the crew remained with the 'Easy Go' until the arrival of 'Athina L'. Finally, on the morning of November 5, at approximately 5 a.m., the 'Athina L' reached the scene and executed a safe rescue operation for the sailor. Post-rescue, the sailor continued his journey aboard the 'Athina L', headed for the vessel's next port of call in Hunterston, U.K. This coordinated operation serves as a testament to the effectiveness of maritime partnerships and the unwavering commitment of the Coast Guard in ensuring the safety of those at sea. For further details, including photographs of the rescue, visit the U.S. Coast Guard news page.