Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Couper-Tide

In a remarkable display of maritime teamwork, the CNCS of Salvamento Marítimo based in Madrid coordinated the successful rescue of 30 crew members from the freezer trawler 'Figaro' (IMO: 8905725), which was left adrift 12 miles off the coast of Angola. On October 18, 2020, the 'Figaro' found itself in distress, drifting 23 miles north of Lobito due to an unfurling emergency situation. The crew promptly evacuated into four life rafts to ensure their safety. Responding rapidly, the tugboat 'Couper Tide' launched from Luanda on October 17 at 5 p.m. to reach the crew in peril. After bravely navigating to the scene, the tug successfully transported the castaways aboard, ensuring their safe return. The survivors were taken to the port of Lobito, where they arrived on October 19 at 4 p.m., marking the conclusion of a harrowing ordeal at sea.