Working Conditions Aboard the Athos

On November 17, 2016, the crew aboard the 'Aloe' successfully rescued three stranded mariners from the capsized catamaran, 'Leopard', while traveling from Monfalcone to Veracruz, with an estimated arrival date of November 22. The dramatic rescue unfolded over 400 miles north of the Dominican Republic, aided by an aircrew from the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. The alert was raised when watchstanders at the 7th Coast Guard District received an emergency position-indicating radio beacon alert on the evening of November 16, originating from the 57-foot yacht 'Leopard'. This prompted the immediate deployment of a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircraft, which arrived at the scene around 2:49 a.m. on November 17. Upon arrival, the aircrew spotted the overturned 'Leopard' and three individuals in a nearby dinghy. The aircrew quickly coordinated with the 'Aloe', enabling the rescue of the three mariners around 5:30 a.m. Fortunately, all rescued individuals reported no medical issues. The stranded sailors had embarked from Chesapeake, Virginia, on November 12, on a journey to transfer the 'Leopard' to Saint Martin. For a detailed report accompanied by video of this remarkable rescue, visit: http://satprnews.com/2016/11/17/video-available-coast-guard-good-samaritan-rescue-3-north-of-dominican-republic/