Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Fwn-Sun

On the morning of May 13, 2025, the crew of the cargo ship 'FWN Sun' came to the aid of two fishermen stranded in a liferaft while journeying from La Rochelle to Gibraltar. The incident unfolded 120 miles west of the Gironde coast in the Atlantic, when the fishing vessel 'Ablette' (MMSI: 227309000) encountered critical difficulties, including water ingress that led to a fire onboard. At precisely 9:36 a.m., the CROSS Etel received a distress signal via VHF, prompting an immediate emergency response. A May Day call was issued, which activated the mobilization of a Beechcraft customs aircraft, the Spanish hospital ship 'Juan de la Cosa,' alongside the 'FWN Sun' and the Raffut SAR helicopter from Cazaux air base. The courageous crew of the 'FWN Sun' successfully retrieved the two fishermen from their liferaft. Following this, the Raffut SAR helicopter airlifted the individuals and transported them to the Arcachon health center, where they received medical attention at 1:20 p.m. This dramatic rescue illustrates the dangers of the sea and the vital coordination of maritime assistance efforts.