On Nov 11, 2024, the 'Saturn 1', while ballasting en route from Istanbul to Azov, suffered an engine failure in front of Ahırkapı. The tug 'Kurtarma 11' (IMO: 9854399) and a pilot were deployed to assist by the VTS Center in Istanbul. The ship was towed to Küçükçekmece and anchored in pos. 40° 57' N 028° 48' E for repairs.
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GUARDAMAR CALIOPE
Casualty
The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119
SALVAMAR ADHARA
Casualty
The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119
CAPELLA
Casualty
The 'Capella' ran aground on Nov 11, 2024, at 4.51 p.m. near Holmön in Norra Kvarken. The Sea Rescue Society rushed out to the scene as well as a pilot boat. A helicopter was also put on standby, but there was no need for help. There were seven people on board the ship - five passengers and two crew members -, which did not take in water and did not leak fuel. The weather was calm during the evening, but there was some fog. At 7.30 p.m. all passengers were evacuated to shore with the help of the Sea Rescue Society. The ferry was to be towed away on the morning of Nov 12 at daylight. The ferry 'Helena Elisabeth' was inserted on the route at 6 a.m. as a replacement. The accident commission will investigate what caused the ferry to run aground.
GUARDAMAR URANIA
Casualty
The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas has coordinated the assistance to two boats with 50 and 60 people on board by the 'Guardamar Calíope' on Nov 8. The 'Guardamar Urania' has rescued another 67 people from a rubber boat, which had been spotted by a fishing boat, The 'Salvamar Al Nair' assisted another rubber boat with 69 people on board. All migrants have been disembarked in Arrecife. During the early morning, the 'Salvamar Adhara' assisted 101 people aboard a cayuco, which was located 10 nautical miles south of La Restinga. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1854936073673089119
