Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ft-Quinto

In a daring rescue operation on August 21, 2012, a lone sailor found himself in peril after his sailing vessel sank. The 'Quinto', a tanker traveling from Haifa to Augusta, came to the pilot's aid after a distress call was issued. The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) received an urgent alert at 11:30 p.m. from the French Rescue and Coordination Centre Gris-Nez, which pinpointed the sailor's emergency location 85 nautical miles northeast of Grand Harbour using a personal locator beacon. Reacting swiftly, the AFM launched a distress relay broadcast, urging all passing merchant vessels to be on the lookout for the stranded sailor. Responding promptly to the call, the crew of the 'Quinto' proceeded to the provided coordinates. At 3:05 a.m., the master of the tanker reported a successful sighting of the sailor, who had taken refuge on a small life-raft after activating his emergency beacon. In a coordinated effort with the Italian authorities, the sailor was winched aboard an Italian Coast Guard helicopter, which transported him safely to Catania. This remarkable rescue not only highlights the importance of maritime safety measures but also showcases the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation in responding to emergencies at sea.