Maria-Dolores Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a daring bid to reach Spain, an Algerian man was apprehended on June 9, 2013, while trying to enter the country as an illegal immigrant. The 48-year-old stowaway was discovered clinging to the back engine of the ferry 'Maria Dolores' after a harrowing two-hour journey across the Straits of Gibraltar, arriving at Tarifa. He had embarked on this risky venture from Tangiers, Morocco, with a plan to leap into the sea as the vessel neared land and swim ashore. Clad only in shorts and without footwear, his ambition was to evade border authorities by scaling a 10-foot fence. Authorities apprehended him upon arrival, and he was subsequently placed in an immigration detention center, where he faces charges related to his unlawful entry attempt. For more details and visual coverage, check the links: [Video Report](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbQbVJZ6yg), [The Olive Press Article](http://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2013/06/11/stowaway-enters-spain-clinging-to-ferry-engine/), [Antena 3 News](http://www.antena3.com/noticias/sociedad/rescatan-inmigrante-marroqui-oculto-helices-ferry-tarifa_2013060900012.html).

The vessel 'Maria Dolores' (IMO 9333448) embarked on an important humanitarian mission on April 17, 2011, departing from Valletta with a destination of Misratha, Libya, to assist in the evacuation of refugees amidst the ongoing crisis. However, due to technical issues, the ship was forced to return to Malta shortly after its departure. The following day, the ship was scheduled to make another attempt to leave Libya, reflecting the ongoing maritime efforts to provide aid and support during turbulent times.