Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Kp-Albatross

On January 23, 2015, Turkish solo sailor Dilek Ergul made her way to Rotterdam after a harrowing rescue by the vessel 'KP Albatross' in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Ergul, who had embarked on her journey from Santiago Island in the Caribbean Sea on January 11, aimed to undertake a solitary crossing of the Atlantic. However, her adventure turned perilous when she encountered disaster off the coast of Cape Verde just two days into her journey; the vessel 'Symina' struck an object, rendering her unable to steer. Responding swiftly to her distress signal, the 'KP Albatross' was able to rescue Ergul, who then spent nine days aboard the ship as it continued its journey from Santos. This daring Atlantic crossing was not merely a personal challenge for Ergul, but also served as a charitable endeavor to support orphaned girls studying in the Darussafaka Schools, which are known for providing educational opportunities to children who have lost their parents.