Dalka Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

A significant maritime search operation was launched on January 24, 2014, at approximately 8:30 a.m., following the alarming disappearance of a crew member from the bulk carrier 'Cymbeline'. The vessel, which had departed Zeebrugge at 5 a.m. headed towards the S14 buoy, was confirmed to have the ship's cook onboard at the time of departure through video evidence. However, it became evident that he did not disembark in Flushing. The Dutch Coastguard received notification of the missing individual around 8 a.m., prompting an immediate response. A coordinated rescue effort involved multiple lifeboats from Breskens, Cadzand, and West Kapelle, along with assistance from a Belgian lifeboat, an aircraft, and a helicopter. By 9:10 a.m., the Schelde Coordination Center assumed command of the operation from the patrol vessel 'RWS 78'. Tragically, after more than six hours of searching the chilly waters of the Westerscheldt, measured at a frigid 6.7 degrees Celsius, the rescue teams suspended their efforts around 2:27 p.m., as the chances of survival were deemed negligible. Once the search was concluded, all rescue vessels returned to their respective stations. The 'Cymbeline' later resumed its journey, departing for Dagenham at 5:15 p.m. For additional details and photographic coverage of the incident, visit the Dutch reports at [KNMR](http://www.knrm.nl/service/reddingrapporten/?contentID=6CAAADAE) and [Kustwacht](http://www.kustwacht.nl/nl/liveblog24012014.html).