What Crew Members Say About Hafnia-Mikala

On November 24, 2022, the crew of the 'Hafnia Miakla', a tanker en route from Cristobal, executed a remarkable rescue operation by saving eight Cuban migrants who were stranded on a makeshift raft near the Yucatan Peninsula. The group, comprised of six women and two men, was found adrift after their engine failed, leaving them vulnerable on the open water. Acting promptly, the tanker crew notified SEMAR (Secretaría de Marina) about their discovery and brought the migrants on board, where they were provided with essential medical assistance and nourishment. The 'Hafnia Miakla' reached the Ferris Pier in Puerto Progreso on November 27, where the rescued individuals were transferred to the INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) representative office in Yucatan. As of now, details regarding the duration of the migrants' time at sea and the specific date of their departure from Cuba remain unknown. Authorities are currently processing the necessary administrative and migratory paperwork, alongside ensuring ongoing health care for the Cuban nationals. The migrants had been traveling in a rudimentary boat made from white polyfoam sheets, highlighting the perilous journeys many undertake in search of safety and a better future.