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On the morning of December 6, 2017, a critical medical evacuation took place involving the 'Misida,' a vessel en route from Tilbury to Antwerp. While navigating the North Sea, a female passenger experienced a medical emergency. In response, the captain promptly contacted the Radio Medical Service (RMD) through the Dutch Coast Guard for expert guidance. Following the doctor's advice, it was determined that the woman needed immediate evacuation for hospital care. The operation was set to occur at the estuary of the Wester Scheldt. At 8:30 a.m., the lifeboat 'Zeemanshoop' was dispatched to the designated location, where the woman was carefully lifted aboard using the pilot ladder. Once safely onboard, she was swiftly transported to the foreport of Flushing, where an ambulance awaited to take her to the hospital for further evaluation. For more details, you can view the Dutch report and accompanying photo at the KNRM website.

Stena Line is set to significantly boost its freight capabilities between Rotterdam (Europoort) and the UK starting January 2018. Following an announcement made on July 30 by Shippax, the ferry operator revealed plans to replace two of its existing ro-ro vessels with larger ones, which will enhance the service between Rotterdam and Harwich. In addition to this upgrade, Stena Line confirmed that its Rotterdam-Killingholme route will also benefit from additional capacity, effectively increasing the overall freight capacity from Europoort by approximately 20%. This strategic move positions Stena Line to better serve its customers and meets the rising demand for freight transport across the North Sea.

Stena RoRo, a key player in the maritime industry, has secured a long-term charter agreement with Finland's Godby Shipping for three of their Roll-on/Roll-off vessels: Misida, Misana, and Miranda. Renowned for their adaptability, these vessels can seamlessly integrate into both the Stena RoRo portfolio and the Stena Line routes, enhancing operational efficiency and capacity. This collaboration underscores Stena RoRo's commitment to expanding its fleet and service offerings while maintaining flexibility in operations.