Read Authentic Ratings for the Maersk-Congo

On the evening of August 13, 2023, at 7 p.m., the surveillance aircraft Sasemar 101 spotted a distressed migrant boat approximately 40 nautical miles off the coast of Gran Tarajal. In response, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas promptly ordered the container ship 'Maersk Congo' to divert its course and provide assistance. The vessel successfully escorted the migrant boat until the arrival of the Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel 'Salvamar Izar.' The impressive coordination led to the safe rescue of 53 individuals aboard the precarious vessel, who were subsequently disembarked in Gran Tarajal. This operation highlights the critical importance of maritime surveillance and swift action in ensuring the safety of those in peril at sea.