What Crew Members Say About Mare-Picenum

On June 16, 2021, an extraordinary maritime rescue unfolded 400 miles southeast of Long Island, New York, when the crew of the 'Mare Picenum' saved an 81-year-old sailor stranded aboard his disabled 36-foot vessel, the 'Katharina'. The drama began the previous day, June 15, when the Coast Guard's 1st District Command Center received an urgent alert just after 4:52 a.m., indicating that the German-flagged 'Katharina' had lost its mast and was in dire need of assistance. In a swift response, an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the crew established communication with the stranded sailor and promptly activated the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system to locate nearby vessels willing to assist. The call was answered by the 'Mare Picenum', which was positioned less than 25 miles away. Notifications were relayed, and by approximately 9:30 a.m., the crew of the 'Mare Picenum' began their journey to the distressed sailor. They successfully executed the rescue at 12:54 p.m. Fortunately, the sailor reported no medical issues or injuries and was the sole occupant of the yacht. At the time of the rescue, the weather conditions posed challenges, with winds reaching 35 mph and swells measuring five feet. For further details and a visual report, visit: https://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/amver-vessel-rescues-81-year-old-sailor-from-disabled-sailing-vessel-400-miles-south-east-of-long-island-new-york/

On March 13, 2020, the tanker Mare Picenum, while navigating its route from Mongstad to Trieste, experienced the need for engine oil filter replacements. The vessel, carrying 133,187 tonnes of crude oil and manned by 24 crew members, halted at coordinated position 49°55'24" N, 003°32'48" W for necessary maintenance. The oil filter change commenced at 12:30 p.m. and was successfully wrapped up by 1:15 p.m. Following these repairs, Mare Picenum is set to continue its journey, with an estimated time of arrival at its destination by March 22.