Key-West-Express Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a heroic act on June 7, 2019, the crew of the ferry 'Key West Express' carried out a daring rescue in the Gulf of Mexico, saving two individuals and their beloved pets from a fire that engulfed their motorboat, named 'Ohana'. The incident occurred approximately 24 miles southwest of Marco Island around 7:30 p.m. when the boat sent out a mayday signal due to the blaze. Responding swiftly, the 'Key West Express', which was on its way back to Fort Myers from Key West, arrived on the scene within 10 to 15 minutes. The stranded couple was spotted in their dinghy, each cradling a dog. With the support of the ferry’s crew, they were assisted onto the AtlantiCat, greeted by applause from the passengers on board. Fortunately, neither the man nor the woman suffered any injuries during this terrifying ordeal. As for the cause of the fire on the 'Ohana', it remains unclear. This incident highlights both the unpredictability of maritime conditions and the crucial role of swift rescue operations at sea. For further details, including photos and video coverage of the rescue, visit: https://www.nbc-2.com/story/40607988/key-west-express-rescues-couple-dogs-from-a-boat-on-fire.

In a dramatic turn of events on November 20, 2017, the crew aboard the 'Key West Express' executed a heroic rescue in the Gulf of Mexico. Just after 10 a.m., as the ferry was en route, the captain announced an emergency stop due to a distressed leisure boat nearby, engulfed in flames. A family, who had been aboard the blazing vessel, swiftly jumped into the turbulent waters, desperately clinging to crab trap buoys as they swam for their lives. The passenger ferry, renowned for its service to the Florida Keys, came to their aid, allowing the crew to rescue the stranded swimmers. The family, hailing from Sarasota, was returning home after a vacation in the Keys when their misfortune struck. Video footage of the dramatic rescue can be viewed here: http://www.abc-7.com/story/36892781/dramatic-rescue-caught-on-video-in-gulf.