Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for R.c-Behar

On December 3, 2022, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the 'R.C. Behar', which was traveling from Algeciras to Huelva. The vessel's crew urgently called for the evacuation of an ill crew member. In response, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JCRR) of Salvamento Maritimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamer Alkaid' for a swift medevac operation. The boat successfully retrieved the patient and transported him to the port of Huelva, where an ambulance was on standby to facilitate immediate hospital transfer. This quick action underscored the vital role of maritime rescue services in safeguarding lives at sea.

On August 29, 2022, the tanker 'RC Behar,' navigating from Carteya Guadarranque to Huelva, made a significant discovery when the crew spotted an individual of North African descent swimming towards the Spanish coast, equipped with a lifebuoy. Swiftly responding to the emergency, the crew alerted Salvamento Marítimo, which promptly dispatched the search and rescue vessel 'Salvamar Arcturus' along with the SAR helicopter Helimer 222 to the scene. The migrant was located approximately 2.5 nautical miles from Punta del Acebuche. After being safely retrieved by the rescue boat, the person was transported to Algeciras for further assistance.