What Crew Members Say About Petrel

In a heartbreaking incident, a 31-year-old chief engineer from Galicia passed away aboard the vessel 'Petrel' on February 20, 2024. The ship had set sail from Vigo heading towards the Malvinas on February 9, and was approximately two days away from Brazil's shores when tragedy struck. The sailor, hailing from Ribeira (A Coruña), experienced what is presumed to be a cardiovascular accident, potentially a stroke, as indicated by preliminary information from the Medical Radio Center in La Mar. Following the incident, his body was transported to port in Recife, Brazil, on February 21, 2024. As investigations continue and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, the shipowner in Vigo is taking steps to arrange for the repatriation of the young engineer's remains.