Bolten-Kefalonia Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On December 22, 2017, a dramatic rescue unfolded in the North Pacific when the rowing boat 'Jan' tragically sank while attempting to cross the Atlantic, approximately 350 miles off the coast of Hierra. Early morning efforts at 3:30 a.m. by an aircraft led to the discovery of two distressed rowers. The bulk carrier 'Kefalonia', which was en route from Tubarao to Aviles and positioned 60 miles away, swiftly diverted its path to render assistance. Without hesitation, the crew of the 'Kefalonia' retrieved the two stranded Egyptians, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, from a life raft drifting perilously near the sunken 'Jan'. The duo, who had been competing in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge with their 7-meter vessel, expressed profound gratitude for their rescue. This harrowing incident serves as a reminder of the bravery and quick thinking that can prevail even in dire circumstances.

On January 11, 2023, at approximately 1:30 PM, the cargo vessel 'Kefalonia' arrived at the Arenal docks in Vigo Bay, reporting significant weather-related damage to its deck cargo of timber, which had shifted during transit. The 'Kefalonia' had docked in Vigo on January 9, following its departure from Gävle, where it had set sail on December 11, 2013. For visual details of the incident, you can view photos here: [Shipspotting](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1955632), [Shipspotting](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1954969), [FleetMon](http://www.fleetmon.com/de/vessels/Kefalonia_31545/photos/708806).