Salerno Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On March 4, 2024, a remarkable rescue unfolded approximately 1,726 miles east of Bermuda, where the crew of the refrigerated cargo ship 'Frio Ionian' and the United States Coast Guard came together to save two stricken mariners. The dramatic incident began when the Fifth Coast Guard District command center received an EPIRB alert originating from the 19-foot sailing vessel 'Lhor One' (MMSI: 228193640). The small yacht was on a voyage from Guadeloupe to France when, around 6 p.m., it sent out a distress signal due to taking on water after lightning struck, leaving a significant hole in its hull. In response, Coast Guard personnel quickly notified nearby vessels and initiated a search through the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system. They also promptly dispatched a HC-130 Hercules aircraft from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The aircrew, arriving at the scene by 4:45 a.m., successfully established contact with the sailors, who reported their desperate situation. Shortly thereafter, the 'Frio Ionian', en route from St. Petersburg, Russia, received guidance to the location of the 'Lhor One'. The cargo ship reached the beleaguered yacht by 10 a.m., safely bringing aboard the two young males, aged 20 and 24, without any injuries reported. This operation highlights the spirit of maritime camaraderie and the importance of readiness in emergency situations at sea. For further details and photos, visit the Coast Guard's press release: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3694512/coast-guard-good-samaritan-vessel-rescue-2-mariners-more-than-1700-miles-east-o/