A Zodiac Maritime tanker, Horten, rescued a Belgian rower after his boat, City of Liverpool, capsized in the Atlantic Ocean during the World’s Toughest Row Race. The rower, caught in 13 to 15-foot seas, deployed his life raft. The crew located and saved him after nearly 24 hours in distress.
On Wednesday night, the US Coast Guard Sector San Juan and the crew of the Liberian-flagged tanker Horten rescued 47-year-old Benoit Bourguet, who capsized during the World’s Toughest Row Race. After deploying his life raft and activating his emergency beacon, Bourguet was found dehydrated but safe after nearly 24 hours at sea.
The Coast Guard rescued a crew member from the missing MBCA Amejara on Tuesday morning. The vessel, carrying 11 passengers and four crew, was last seen off Sarangani municipality. Authorities have mobilized resources to locate the remaining missing individuals, as the boat had departed without proper clearance from the Coast Guard.
A local fishing vessel, Leguga, responded to distress calls from the burning Silver Dorado, rescuing 12 crew members from the water. Alongside, vessels like Raka and Maverick joined the effort, ensuring all 21 fishermen were safely accounted for. Paramedics confirmed no injuries, showcasing the community’s swift solidarity in crisis.
Egyptian authorities rescued twelve crew members from the cargo ship Fener, which was at risk of sinking near Port Said. After encountering severe weather, the captain reported a breach and a 10-degree list. The Suez Canal Authority deployed tugboats for the operation, ensuring all crew were safely evacuated without disrupting canal traffic.
South Africa recently executed a rescue operation, saving 21 fishermen from the burning trawler, Silver Dorado. The National Sea Rescue Institute responded to a mayday call after the crew abandoned ship near Noordhoek. Nearby vessels assisted, ensuring all crew members were safely recovered and medically assessed post-rescue.
The cruise ship Coral Adventurer has been detained in Papua New Guinea after running aground near Dreghafen Point. Despite listing slightly, no damage or pollution has been reported, and all 124 personnel are safe. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has raised concerns about the vessel’s seaworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.
The Nigerian Navy successfully rescued 20 crew members from the motor vessel Chimba Express after a fire broke out near the Calabar Channel on December 22, 2025. Despite one crew member jumping overboard, all others were saved. Preliminary investigations indicate an electrical fault caused the fire, with ongoing rescue efforts for the missing individual.
On December 21, HM Coastguard responded to reports of a lifeboat washed ashore near Sidmouth. The Beer Coastguard Rescue Team discovered the damaged vessel, named BF Carp, which had broken free from its containership. The lifeboat, missing since December 17, was secured to prevent further damage. Investigations are ongoing.
Vietnamese and Malaysian officials successfully rescued the crew of the cargo ship Kayo, which was dangerously listing. The crew, comprising 13 Vietnamese, one Indian, and one Bangladeshi, was safely transported to Malaysia. Ongoing efforts are in place to tow the vessel, which faced challenging weather conditions during the incident.
A fishing boat faced fuel issues off Llandudno’s Great Orme, issuing a distress signal at 3:38 PM on Saturday. With three crew members aboard, the vessel alerted HM Coastguard. The Llandudno RNLI and rescue teams responded, ultimately towing the boat to safety in Bangor, ensuring all crew members were unharmed.
A recent U.S. Coast Guard report detailed a dramatic rescue operation 26 miles west of Clearwater, where four individuals were saved after their boat capsized. The mission began when a family member reported them overdue. After a challenging overnight search, an aircrew spotted the survivors clinging to their vessel at dawn.
All 267 individuals aboard the South Korean ferry Queen Jenuvia 2 were rescued after the vessel ran aground near Jindo, echoing the tragic Sewol disaster of 2014. Initial investigations suggest a navigational error. Passengers reported panic after a loud bang, but the ferry remained upright, with weather conditions favorable for rescue.
The EU vessel ESPS Victoria successfully reached the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite, hijacked by pirates off Somalia. All 24 crew members were found safe, as confirmed by Diaplous Group. The ESPS Victoria will remain with the tanker until it can navigate independently, highlighting ongoing piracy concerns in the region.
On October 22, the Norwegian Epic rescued 63 individuals lost in the Ionian Sea, off Greece’s coast. Collaborating with Greek authorities, the ship provided medical care, food, and comfort items. After the rescue, the ship continued its itinerary, showcasing cruise lines’ commitment to assisting those in distress at sea.
