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Bulk carrier saved crews of two yachts

On May 30, 2022, the JRCC Cabo Verde in collaboration with the National Center coordinated an SAR operation after the yachts 'Julios' with three crew members on board and the 'Calisto' with two crew members on board, both sailing from Cape Verde to Las Palmas, collided in the morning 245 nautical miles north of Cabo Verde when the latter tried to assist the "Calisto" following a breakdown. The "Julios", sank after the collision, and the crew abandoned ship onto a life raft. The "Chris", en route from itacoatiara to Las Palmas, was mobilized and rescued all five crew members of both yachts. She then continued the voyage to Las Palmas with an ETA as of June 5.

Grounding on Paraná River

The 'Chris', en route from Sao Francisco do Sul to Recalada, ran aground on the Paraná River at kilomter mark 174 on Aug 7, 2021, at 1 p.m. The grounded ship was obstructing navigation. On Aug 7 it could be refloated at 3.40 a.m., assisted by the tugs 'Virador' and 'Zonda' As per instructions of the Argentinian Coast Guard, the vessel proceeded to kilometer mark 238 where it dropped anchor for the formal procedures and inspections. The Coast Guard has authorized up/down river navigation at 04.10 a.m.

Grounding damage repaired in Piraeus

The 'Christos Theos' entered a shipyard at Piraeus on April 5, 2021, for permanent repairs of the grounding damage suffered on Dec 29. Repairs have since commenced by shore-based technical teams as regards to class surveyor further recommendations. After repairs, the vessel was shifted from the shipyard to the Piraeus Anchorage area for sea trials and performance tests. It remained stationary at Piraeus Anchorage as of May 26 and has been renamed 'Chris'.