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Tanker saved yacht and crew

The yacht “Bohemia” suffered an engine failure and destroyed mainsail at north coast of Dominican Republic. The 'White Star' received a VHF distress call on Sep 25, 2023, at 15:30 LT at pos. 20 16.7’N, 070 58.0’W. The captain immediately contacted the official authorities of the Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic Army and asked the permission for a rescue operation. With the permission granted, the tanker diverted to the yacht, which was nearly 23 nautical miles away, sighting her at 4:24 p.m. During the rescue operation, the vessel first provided shelter to the yacht, then, on receiving the army instructions, proceeded fast with a line on the port quarter and dragged the yacht deliberately. A rescue boat arrived at 6:24 p.m. and helped take the yacht to the port of Luperon. The tanker resumed its journey at 7 p.m. Report with photos: https://associatestimes.com/yacht-bohemia-discovers-engine-failure-in-middle-of-sea-white-star-comes-for-rescue/