Discover the Haroun-Bey: Ratings & Maritime News

On March 19, 2011, the fishing vessel 'Miss Ester', measuring 35 feet, found itself in distress due to engine problems, having broken down on March 18 off the coast of George Town. An extensive search was initiated by the US Coast Guard in collaboration with various other vessels after communication was lost with the crew of three. The search efforts gained momentum when a fixed-wing aircraft joined the operation, successfully locating the drifting boat at 11:35 a.m., approximately 49 miles south of Bodden Town. To facilitate the rescue, the cruise ship tender 'Caribbean Temptress' departed from South Sound to retrieve the stranded vessel.

On March 19, 2011, the cruise ship 'African Lion' played a crucial role in a rescue mission for the 35-foot fishing vessel 'Miss Ester'. The fishing boat, with a crew of three, experienced engine failure and lost contact after drifting off George Town on March 18. A concerted search effort was initiated by the US Coast Guard along with several other vessels. A fixed-wing aircraft, part of the search operation, successfully located 'Miss Ester' at 11:35 a.m. approximately 49 miles south of Bodden Town. Following this discovery, the tender vessel 'Caribbean Temptress' departed from South Sound to assist in the recovery of the stranded fishing boat.