Hc-Progress Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a remarkable display of seamanship, the bulk carrier 'Shoryu' executed a timely rescue operation on March 30, 2016, approximately 50 kilometers offshore of Puluwat Atoll, located in the Federated States of Micronesia. While en route from the Port of Chiba in Japan to the Port of Newcastle in Australia, the vessel received a critical distress call from the US Coast Guard at 1:15 p.m. Promptly re-routing, the 'Shoryu' steered towards the castaways in distress and launched its rescue mission. After a tense wait, the three castaways were successfully rescued by 7:30 p.m. on the same day. In a seamless transition, at 12:05 a.m. on March 31, the survivors were further handed over to a dedicated rescue ship, ensuring their safe return to shore.

On March 30, 3016, the fishing vessel 'Shoryu' played a heroic role in rescuing three overdue boaters after they were reported missing during a voyage from Chuuk to Puluwat Atoll. The men had been overdue for several days, prompting a coordinated international search that involved multiple agencies. The trio was found aboard their 19-foot skiff, which was located thanks to the diligent efforts of the search teams. After their successful recovery, all three men were brought aboard the 'Shoryu' and were found to be in good health. Their skiff was then secured in a side tow, and the vessel set course for Puluwat, ensuring the safe return of the men to their destination. The search operation was initiated after a concerned family member reported the trio overdue on March 29. In response, the Coast Guard activated normal search protocols, issuing an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast to alert nearby mariners. Coast Guard Sector Guam's watchstanders effectively coordinated the search, deploying two Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System ships: the 'Soma Maru' and 'Shoryu'. Proper search patterns were provided for both vessels, contributing to the successful and timely rescue.