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IMO: 9397638
General Cargo Ship, Portugal
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Vessel Details
MMSI
255987000
Callsign
CRYF
Width
19.0 m
Length
90.0 m
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Gerald
2024-02-02
Position: Third Engineer
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Maritime Heroism: 'Medal' Aids Rescue Efforts for Troubled Irish Trawler
On March 11, 2013, the cargo vessel 'Medal' was navigating its route from Gebze to Brest when it came to the aid of the beleaguered Irish trawler 'Rebecca Elizabeth' in the treacherous waters of the Bay of Biscay. The 'Rebecca Elizabeth' had encountered a catastrophic engine failure accompanied by significant water ingress, prompting an urgent distress call. Despite the best efforts to tow the trawler towards safety in Burela, the unforgiving sea conditions led to the unfortunate sinking of the vessel while still under tow. During this harrowing incident, one crew member was successfully rescued by the Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel 'Gavia', while another was airlifted to safety by the SAR helicopter 'Pesca 2'. At 10:45 a.m., 'Medal' played a crucial role by providing real-time updates on the situation of the trawler, serving as a vital communication conduit between the distressed crew and rescue teams ashore.
Frequently Asked Questions
π Did Medal sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Medal has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π οΈ Did Medal experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
Based on available news reports, Medal has been mentioned in connection with breakdown-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning breakdowns. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
βοΈ Did Medal have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Medal has been mentioned in connection with engine-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning engine problems. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π§βπ Was Medal involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Medal has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.