What Crew Members Say About Cape-Taweelah

On June 28, 2021, the cargo vessel 'Cape Tawelaa' bravely intervened to rescue 36 migrants approximately 500 kilometers off the Canary Islands. Upon making the distress call to the Gran Canaria Coast Guard, it was determined that the search and rescue (SAR) vessel 'Guardamar Talía' would not arrive until after midnight. In an act of compassion, the freighter took aboard the migrants, including six children and 16 women. Tragically, one individual was found deceased, and there was a critical situation involving a five-year-old child who required urgent medical attention. The freighter altered its course toward Tenerife, coordinating with a SAR helicopter for a medevac. Unfortunately, despite efforts to revive the child, they were unable to stabilize the young patient by the time of transfer. Throughout the night, a total of three individuals were evacuated from the 'Cape Tawelaa' and subsequently transported to Hospital Dr. Negrín in Gran Canaria for further medical care.

In a significant milestone for maritime logistics, K Line has successfully delivered its inaugural bauxite shipment to the United Arab Emirates under a long-term agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA). The 183,123 dwt Capesize vessel, named Cape Taweelah, docked at Khalifa Port on June 23, transporting a bulk cargo of bauxite sourced from Kamsar, Guinea. This notable event marks the first time a fully-loaded Capesize vessel has made a call at a port in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), highlighting the growing trade relationships and the capabilities of K Line in the global shipping arena.