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On February 13, 2024, an oil discharge at sea led to contamination along the shores of Stenungsund, Sweden. By February 14, authorities reported that only trace amounts of oil remained on the beach. In an effort to mitigate the situation, port authorities implemented several containment measures. Responding promptly, the Swedish Coast Guard deployed environmental protection equipment along with the vessel 'KBV 001 Poseidon' to address the spill. A surveillance flight was scheduled for the morning of February 14 to assess the extent of the pollution, which had been hampered the previous day due to low visibility caused by cloud cover. The crew aboard the 'KBV 001' noted that only minimal traces of oil were detected on the water's surface, and the substances had mixed significantly with seawater, complicating efforts to measure the total volume of the spill. Emergency services are collaborating with local police as they probe the origins of this maritime incident.

On the morning of August 27, the coast guard vessel 'KBV 001 - Poseidon' made its way into the port of Palermo, carrying 569 individuals rescued from perilous conditions at sea. Upon arrival, the migrants underwent medical evaluations conducted by on-site health professionals. The disembarkation process commenced promptly with the assistance of Italian authorities and the Coast Guard. Earlier, on August 26 at 6 a.m., the 'Poseidon' was deployed to assist a dinghy in distress that held 130 people. Remarkably, all aboard were successfully rescued. Shortly after this operation, another wooden boat in distress was located, leading to the successful rescue of an additional 439 individuals. Tragically, during the rescue efforts, more than 50 deceased individuals were discovered on the lower deck of the 'Poseidon'. The cause of these deaths remains undetermined at this time. The condition of the survivors varied significantly, prompting the crew—which included personnel from the Coast Guard and police—to administer critical first aid. They also received valuable support from Doctors Without Borders, who provided assistance from a nearby ship. For further insights and photos of this dramatic rescue operation, a Swedish report is available at [Kustbevakningen](http://www.kustbevakningen.se/sv/granslos-samverkan/nyhetsarkiv/dramatisk-sjoraddning-for-poseidon/).

On August 25, 2015, the Swedish patrol boat 'Poseidon' made a heartbreaking discovery, recovering the remains of over 50 migrants trapped in the hold of a vessel near the Libyan coast. The mission was part of a larger operation where approximately 430 migrants were rescued. At the time, 'Poseidon' was already engaged in rescues, having successfully saved 130 individuals from a raft in northern Libyan waters when they received an urgent call to assist a nearby wooden ship. Subsequently, the brave crew of 'Poseidon' managed to rescue 439 survivors from the distressed wooden vessel, before turning their attention to the search for deceased individuals. To safely access the bodies, the crew had to cut through the deck of the ship. It is believed that the victims succumbed to asphyxiation. To ensure the dignity of the deceased and protect the survivors from potential trauma, the bodies were carefully placed in body bags. In addition to the 51 deceased found by 'Poseidon', three women were discovered lifeless in a separate boat, and another body was located during a total of 10 simultaneous rescue operations conducted that day. For further details and visual coverage, check out the reports: [AOL](http://www.aol.com/article/2015/08/26/51-bodies-found-in-hull-of-migrant-ship-off-libya/21227825/) and [The Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2015/aug/26/bodies-fifty-migrants-found-rescue-boat-libya-video).