Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Lowlands-Opal

In an incredible turn of events on March 23, 2014, the cargo vessel "Lowlands Opal" came to the aid of two determined young rowers, Lauren Morton and Hannah Lawton, 660 miles from their destination in Antigua. The duo, participating in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Row Challenge, faced a harrowing ordeal at sea, spending 44 days adrift before being rescued off the coast of Becancour. Lauren, a 24-year-old pediatric nurse from Bristol and Hannah, hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, embarked on their journey from La Gomera in December 2013 with aspirations of raising funds for cancer care. Unfortunately, their attempt took a dire turn when their autohelm malfunctioned, battling against them almost immediately after departure. Over the weeks that followed, the young rowers encountered a series of catastrophic misfortunes: their compass broke, they suffered a fire that damaged their navigation charts, and they even capsized at sea. In a further twist of fate, when their support yacht arrived with a replacement rudder, it failed to fit their vessel. Despite the numerous obstacles, the duo's resilience was evident, and their determination to complete the challenge was unmatched. However, after nearly three months at sea, they were ultimately rescued on day 96, receiving praise from the captain of the "Lowlands Opal." Following their dramatic rescue, Lauren and Hannah are expected to spend some time in Montreal before making their way back to England, reflecting on their remarkable adventure and the spirit of perseverance that kept them pushing forward against all odds.

On March 3, 2013, a troubling incident unfolded aboard the cargo vessel 'Lowlands Opal,' which had just docked at Beauport Terminal in Quebec at 7:30 a.m. This vessel, recently arrived from Brazil with a load destined for unloading, became the focus of an investigation following the discovery of a crew member's lifeless body on board. In response to this alarming situation, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) promptly deployed two investigators to the scene to ascertain the details surrounding the suspicious death. Preliminary assessments suggest that the fatality may have occurred at sea. Both TSB officials and the Sûreté du Québec have stated that they will not be releasing the identity of the deceased as inquiries continue.