Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Silver-Supporter

In a remarkable rescue operation, a 52-year-old Lithuanian engineer aboard the 'Silver Supporter' was successfully located and brought to safety on the evening of February 16, 2021. The incident occurred off the coast of the Austral archipelago, where the crew member was discovered alive after spending an exhausting 16 hours in the open water. The Papeete Sea Rescue Center led the search and rescue efforts in French Polynesia after the vessel reported their chief engineer missing, as he had not appeared for breakfast. Promptly responding to the emergency, the ship retraced its course, while the rescue center began coordinating with nearby vessels and dispatched a French Navy aircraft to the area. The strategic calculations made by the rescue center, which indicated a north-west drift, guided the ship in finding the missing sailor south of the Austral Islands. Despite his lengthy time in the water, the engineer's health was assessed to be stable, albeit he was notably dehydrated. Investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident occurred around 2 a.m., as he was recording notes in his mechanic diary before he accidentally fell overboard. After ensuring the safety of the engineer, the 'Silver Supporter' continued its journey towards the Pitcairn Islands, having successfully navigated a potentially tragic scenario.