The Cscl-Long-Beach: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On December 31, 2020, in a brave display of maritime cooperation, the Coast Guard Cutter 'Joseph Napier' joined forces with the container ship 'CSCL Long Beach' and the LNG tanker 'Gemmata' to successfully rescue Carl Michael Corey, a 39-year-old sailor from the United Kingdom, stranded aboard his 36-foot yacht 'Jade'. The incident occurred approximately 114 nautical miles southeast of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, amid challenging sea conditions with seven-foot waves. The situation escalated when Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received a distress signal at 11:40 p.m. on December 30, relayed by the Master of the 'CSCL Long Beach'. The transmission reported that the 'Jade' had become immobilized due to broken sails, a damaged rudder, and insufficient fuel, rendering it adrift as weather conditions worsened. In swift action, the 'Joseph Napier' was diverted to the location, while the 'Gemmata' acted as a vital communication hub during the rescue operation. After navigating over 150 nautical miles to reach the scene, the crew of the 'Joseph Napier' launched their small boat. With precision, they approached and safely retrieved Michael from the beleaguered 'Jade', confirming that he had not sustained any injuries and did not require medical intervention. Following the successful rescue, the 'Joseph Napier' transported Michael to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, where he was met by officers from Customs and Border Protection. They assisted him in arranging his next steps to continue his journey, ensuring that this New Year’s Eve adventure, though nearly disastrous, would end safely and positively.