Nkr-Alice Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a dramatic turn of events on July 13, 2024, the fishing vessel 'Proa al Sol II' sank off the coast of Mar del Plata around 9:45 p.m., prompting rescue operations as the crew issued a May Day distress call. Unfortunately, there was an alarming absence of further communication after the initial alert. Shortly thereafter, a second automatic distress alert was triggered by a Garmin device, pinpointing a location near 38º03'33''S 56º53'44''W, approximately 30 nautical miles from the port. On that fateful night, the weather was surprisingly calm, with light winds and minimal waves, but the temperature was bone-chillingly low. Acting swiftly, the Argentine Naval Prefecture redirected the bulk carriers 'BP Margot' and 'NKR Alice,' which were en route between Necochea and Recalada, to the emergency location. By 10:00 p.m., the 'GC-72 Buenos Aires' departed from the port while a helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the rescue efforts. Just before midnight, the 'NKR Alice' made a crucial discovery—the half-submerged hull of 'Proa al Sol II' and one of its crew members clinging to the vessel. The rescued individual was airlifted by a helicopter and transported to Interzonal Hospital, arriving at 2 a.m. with symptoms of hypothermia. He reported a harrowing account, indicating that the two other crew members had not donned life jackets and were seen sinking before he reached safety. In the early hours following the incident, the ARA Oceanic Patrol Boat 'Contraalmirante Cordero' of the Maritime Patrol Division joined the search for the missing fishermen. The Prefecture continued their extensive efforts, utilizing the 'Buenos Aires' Coastguard vessel, the fishing boat 'Margot,' aircraft, and the helicopter that facilitated the earlier evacuation. For further details and photos, visit: https://pescare.com.ar/se-hundio-lancha-de-pesca-deportiva-proa-al-sol-ii-buscan-a-dos-pescadores-desaparecidos/