Joint Rescue Missions Save Dozens in Atlantic Ocean
In a joint international effort, multiple organizations successfully conducted several rescue missions in the Atlantic Ocean. These operations, coordinated by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers (MRCC), resulted in the saving of numerous lives.
In the area under the MRCC of Ponta Delgada, a single rescue mission saved one person. The man was approximately 166 kilometers from Madeira Island when he was found. He was then transferred to a boat from the Funchal Lifesaving Station and promptly taken to a hospital for medical care.
Meanwhile, the Subcenter for Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination in Funchal (MRSC Funchal) coordinated five rescue missions, leading to the safe return of six people. The Local Maritime Police Command, the Center for Orientation of Urgent Maritime Patients (CODU-MAR), and the Regional Protection Service (SRPC IP-RAM) all played crucial roles in these missions.
The Portuguese Navy, through its MRCCs, had a particularly busy month. In September, they rescued a total of 60 people across various incidents. In the area of responsibility of the MRCC of Lisbon, 29 incidents resulted in the rescue of 53 people. Among these, a 53-year-old Indonesian man was rescued from the cargo ship TCZEW after suffering from 'dyspnea symptoms' 90 nautical miles northwest of Madeira Island.
These rescue missions highlight the importance of international cooperation and the dedication of maritime rescue services. The successful coordination of various organizations, including the Navy, National Maritime Authority, Portuguese Air Force, and local police, has resulted in the saving of many lives at sea.
