What Crew Members Say About Sar-Gavia

On February 22, 2023, the Spanish fishing vessel 'Corvo' experienced an engine malfunction while navigating 32 nautical miles off the coast. In response to the distress call, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in A Coruña swiftly deployed assistance at 5 p.m. The critical towage operation extended over a ten-hour period, successfully bringing the 'Corvo' into the port of Orza by 3 a.m. on February 23. This incident underscores the importance of swift maritime rescue operations in ensuring vessel safety at sea.

On March 10, 2023, the sailing yacht 'A-02 Velas' encountered trouble and ran aground at the picturesque Ares beach. In light of adverse weather conditions, the yacht's owners promptly sought assistance to safely tow their vessel back to port. The rescue operation was conducted by the 'SAR Gavia', which deployed its auxiliary boat to carry out the challenging task. The team successfully refloated the stricken yacht and guided it back to the port of Ares. For more details and captivating images, visit the official report [here](https://twitter.com/salvamentogob/status/1634249846415667201/photo/1).

On December 2, a maritime incident unfolded near Lorbe when the motorboat 'Valdeordoño', carrying a single crew member, experienced a critical engine failure. Responding promptly, the CCS A Coruña dispatched the auxiliary vessel 'SAR Gavia' to assist in the situation. This dedicated rescue operation successfully towed the 'Valdeordoño' back to safety in Sada, ensuring the crew member's well-being and restoring calm to the waters.