Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of High-Fidelity

On September 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM, a critical rescue operation unfolded in the waters southeast of Gavdos Island, a mere 51.8 nautical miles off the coast. The Unified Search and Rescue Center (EKSED) of the Coastal Maritime Police alerted the Port Authorities of Agia Galini, Kala Limeni, Chora Sfakia, and Paleochora regarding a distressed boat carrying 38 individuals, including 35 men and three minors. The tanker 'High Fidelity,' en route from Algeciras to Aqaba, was nearby and promptly responded to the emergency. Significant collaboration ensued, involving the Italian Coast Guard and the 'P.04 Osum' of the Guardia di Finanza, which was conducting patrols in the Aegean Sea. The weather conditions posed difficulties for the operation, but the crew of 'High Fidelity' successfully rescued the migrants and were later escorted by 'P.04 Osum' to ensure their safety throughout the journey. As the tanker approached Messara Bay, the migrants were transferred to a police rescue vessel, which then transported them to the port of Agia Galini. Upon arrival, the group was taken to a temporary accommodation facility in Rethymno. Meanwhile, the local Port Authority initiated a preliminary investigation, leading to the arrest of a 26-year-old Sudanese individual on charges of human trafficking under several legal provisions, including Article 83 of Law 3386/2005 concerning illegal entry into the country, Article 25 of Law 5038/2023 for facilitation, and Article 306 of the Criminal Code for reporting. The ill-fated boat had launched from the Tobruk region of Libya on the afternoon of August 29, with migrants having paid between 3,000 to 13,000 Libyan dinars for the perilous journey to Greece.

d'Amico International Shipping S.A., a leading entity in the product tanker sector, has successfully concluded a significant sale and leaseback transaction involving its subsidiary d'Amico Tankers D.A.C. based in Ireland. Under the memorandum of agreement, the company has secured a deal for the MT High Fidelity, a medium-range product tanker boasting a deadweight tonnage of 49,990. The vessel, constructed in 2014 at Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard Co. Ltd., was sold and subsequently chartered back for an impressive amount of $27.0 million. This strategic financial maneuver is expected to yield approximately $11.2 million in cash after accounting for commissions and the existing loan reimbursement associated with the tanker. The capital generated through this deal will enhance d'Amico Tankers' liquidity, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing fleet renewal strategy of DIS while positioning the company to capitalize on the forthcoming recovery in the maritime market.