Olympic-Artemis Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a dramatic maritime rescue on August 9, 2018, the offshore vessel 'Olympic Artemis' provided crucial assistance to a distressed 13-meter Dutch yacht off the Suffolk coast. The yacht, with two crew members on board, faced challenging weather and a malfunctioning engine, which prompted a distress call to the RNLI lifeboat service. Responding promptly just after 6:40 p.m., the Lowestoft Lifeboat launched the relief lifeboat, RNLB 'Cosandra,' to reach the yacht, located approximately 18 miles east of Kessingland. During the wait for the lifeboat's arrival, the 'Olympic Artemis' remained by the yacht, providing essential support. The crew of the offshore vessel expertly tossed a line to the yacht's skipper, who bravely navigated the pitching deck to secure it. After a slow but successful tow back to Lowestoft, the yacht was safely moored in the yacht basin shortly after 11 p.m. This incident highlights the effective collaboration between maritime organizations in ensuring the safety of seafarers in distress. For more details, including photos and video from the event, visit: [Lowestoft Journal](http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/lowestoft-lifeboat-assists-stranded-dutch-yacht-1-5647100).