Reviews & Ratings for the Bbc-Citrine

On the morning of October 20, 2016, the Brazilian tuna fishing vessel 'Jorge Seif Junior' met with disaster, sinking in the tumultuous waters off the coast of Imbituba in Santa Catarina State. The vessel, measuring 26 meters, succumbed to waves reaching heights of 4.5 meters, approximately 45 miles from shore at 8:40 a.m. Fortunately, the nearby heavy load carrier 'BBC Citriine' swiftly responded to the emergency, managing to rescue 18 crew members from the ill-fated ship. Tragically, one crew member lost their life, and as of the evening of the incident, six fishermen remained unaccounted for. The situation prompted a coordinated response from the Brazilian Navy, which activated the Captaincy of Laguna Ports. A robust search and rescue (SAR) operation was initiated, involving a helicopter and aircraft dispatched by the Brazilian Air Force, along with the patrol boat 'Beneventte' from Rio Grande. The search area spanned an extensive 150 square kilometers. At 12:50 p.m., a Black Hawk helicopter successfully hoisted Aflíngio Laurindo dos Santos from the 'BBC Citriine,' who was suffering from suspected chest fractures, and transported him to Hospital Celso Ramos in Florianópolis for urgent medical attention. Meanwhile, the 'BBC Citriine' was en route from Buenos Aires to Itaguai, with an estimated arrival time of October 21, where the crew members would be safely landed. For further details and visual documentation, refer to the Brazilian report with photos.