Simon-Stevin Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On October 17, 2024, a crew member aboard the vessel 'Simon Stevin' encountered serious health issues, prompting immediate action from Salvamento Marítimo. The Central Coordination Center (CCS) in Almería coordinated a rapid response by dispatching the Search and Rescue boat 'Salvamar Spica'. Successfully medevacing both the stricken crew member and a companion, the team transported them to Almería for essential medical treatment. This timely intervention underscores the commitment and efficiency of maritime rescue operations in the region. For further details, view the official report with accompanying images here: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1846859972556054663.

On November 10, 2022, during its journey from Turkey to Zeebrugge, the offshore vessel 'Simon Stevin' undertook a courageous rescue operation, saving 15 migrants stranded at sea. The crew spotted a distressed sloop carrying the migrants, which included eight men, two women, and five children, drifting approximately 75 kilometers off the coast of Algeria. Having been adrift for several days, the refugees were found in a weakened state, experiencing hypothermia. The compassionate crew acted promptly, providing food, hydration, warm clothing, and shelter in the form of beds and blankets to help the migrants regain their strength. After spending the night aboard the 'Simon Stevin', the rescued individuals were safely handed over to the Algerian coastguard on the morning of November 11. This remarkable rescue underscores the vital role maritime crews play in humanitarian efforts at sea. For more details and images, visit the full report: https://www.offshore-mag.com/regional-reports/north-sea-europe/article/14285965/jan-de-nul-crew-rescues-15-refugees-in-mediterranean-sea.

On January 28, 2019, a tragic incident occurred at the Zeebrugge port, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old crew member aboard the "Simon Steven". The accident unfolded when the crew member was operating a crane to relocate metal pipes and inadvertently stepped backward, plummeting 12 meters to a lower deck. Despite being rushed to a hospital in Bruges, he succumbed to his injuries later that night. Preliminary investigations have indicated that he was in an area where access was restricted. Further research is underway to determine whether the incident was caused by negligence or a failure to uphold safety protocols on board.