Ouro-Do-Brasil Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a distressing maritime incident, three individuals aboard a yacht faced peril when their vessel sank approximately 528 kilometers from Gran Canaria in the early hours of January 31, 2026. The yacht, carrying three Lithuanian citizens, went down around 285 nautical miles off the coast of the Canary Islands for reasons that are currently under investigation. Tragically, one crew member lost their life due to the unfortunate sinking. Fortunately, the other two survivors were able to issue a distress call before being rescued by the tanker 'Ouro do Brasil', the nearest merchant vessel in the vicinity. The survivors, suffering from minor burns but in stable condition, were safely transported to a port in Cape Verde. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the perils of sea travel and the bravery of those who respond to emergency calls at sea.