What Crew Members Say About Oaxaca-Star

In a concerning event on January 8, 2016, three crew members aboard the container ship SCL Basilea sustained injuries during its departure from Leixões, Portugal, en route to Panama. Tragically, one crew member fell overboard but was successfully rescued shortly after the incident occurred. The injured personnel were promptly transported to a hospital, where they received medical attention for their serious injuries. Following the alarming situation, the SCL Basilea made a return to Leixões to address the emergency. The incident highlights the inherent risks faced by maritime crew members and the importance of safety protocols at sea.

In a dramatic maritime rescue, the cargo ship SCL Basilea altered its course near the Cape Verde Islands to assist the distressed sailing yacht, MAGRITTE. The 13.4-meter Moody Grenadier 134, which is registered in the UK, was participating in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and was traveling from Gran Canaria to St Lucia when it encountered a critical situation and began taking on water. Following a distress signal, a MAYDAY was broadcast, prompting MRCC Cape Verde to coordinate the crew's evacuation. The SCL Basilea arrived at the yacht's location around 0500 UTC on Thursday, December 3rd. Thankfully, all crew members were safely rescued and are now in good health aboard the SCL Basilea, which is currently heading toward Spain. The MAGRITTE was left abandoned at coordinates 16 44.36N 027 27.82W.