The Eva-Fukuoka: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

Early on January 22, 2025, a significant rescue operation unfolded when the tanker 'Eva Fukuoka' successfully saved 29 migrants stranded at sea, approximately 52 nautical miles south-southeast of Gavdos. The Port Authority of Agia Galini received crucial information from the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center of the Greek Coast Guard regarding the incident. Following their rescue, the individuals were promptly transferred onto a patrol ship before being taken to the port of Agia Galini. They were then relocated to a shelter in Rethymno for further assistance. In the wake of the operation, the Rethymno Port Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the rescue.