What Crew Members Say About Bsg-Bahamas

On May 7, 2022, the NGO rescue vessel 'Sea-Eye 4' was activated to assist a boat with 34 distressed migrants who had been stranded for four grueling days in the Mediterranean Sea. This critical situation unfolded after the German container ship m/v 'Berlin Express' discovered the migrants. Due to perilous weather conditions and the height of the freeboard, the 'Berlin Express' crew faced difficulties in carrying out a direct rescue without jeopardizing lives. However, they provided essential supplies, including food and fresh water, deployed a life raft, and maintained a vigilant standby position. Unfortunately, a crew member sustained injuries during these rescue efforts and received medical attention upon returning to the container ship. On the morning of May 8, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Bremen reached out to the operations management of Sea-Eye, seeking solutions to address the urgent situation as 'Sea-Eye 4' was 40 sailing hours away from the distress point. Nevertheless, several merchant vessels, including the 'BSG Bahamas', managed to arrive at the site before the NGO ship, as 'BSG Bahamas' was on a route from Alexandria to Tanger Med, west of Malta. In the afternoon on May 8, the crew aboard the 'BSG Bahamas' successfully executed the rescue operation, bringing the 34 exhausted individuals aboard after a harrowing four nights at sea. The ship faced challenging conditions upon arrival, with a freeboard of 7.20 meters and wave heights reaching two meters, making immediate rescue attempts extremely hazardous. However, after dawn, the captain, with steadfast backing from the shipping company and close coordination with MRCC Bremen, made the decision to safely take the migrants on board, ensuring their well-being. Except for two who appeared to be seasick, all rescued individuals were in relatively good condition. Following this successful rescue, the 'Berlin Express' continued its voyage, demonstrating the commendable efforts of the crew. Hapag-Lloyd's Head of Fleet Management, Silke Muschitz, praised the crew’s actions, stating, “From the very first moment, there was no question that we would assist those in distress as best we could,

Maersk has officially announced the agreement of a new charter, set to span 3 to 6 months, targeting trading routes in the Continental and Baltic areas. The contract stipulates a daily rate of $9,500, allowing Maersk to bolster its services in these strategic regions. This development underscores the company's ongoing commitment to expanding its maritime operations and maintaining a competitive edge in the shipping industry.

On the morning of November 14, 2016, a crew member aboard the 'Hawk Hunter' required immediate medical attention following an injury sustained 50 miles off the coast of Dieppe. The CROSS Gris-Nez, France's maritime rescue coordination center, was alerted shortly after 10 a.m. Responding swiftly, they convened a medical audioconference with experts from the Maritime Medical Consultation Center (CCMM) located in Toulouse, as well as the Maritime Medical Coordination Unit (SCMM) in Le Havre, to assess the situation. After thorough consultation, it was determined that the injured crew member needed to be evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in Lille. Promptly, the CROSS Gris-Nez dispatched a Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy base at Le Touquet, which included a diver for assistance. The helicopter reached the vessel at 11:12 a.m., and the injured crew member was successfully hoisted aboard before being transported to Lesquin hospital in Lille for further medical care.