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"Sredna Gora" rescues Mexican crew from distressed supply cessel
In the early hours of March 13, 2018, the "Leigh River" (IMO-No.: 7628679), started taking on water in treacherous weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. The crew of eight issued a distress call when the situation became critical and their ship had to be abandoned. The Malta flagged bulkcarrier "Sredna Gora" (IMO: 9486570) which had sailed from Kotka on Feb 15, came to assist. The castaways were safely recovered from a liferaft at 12.45 p.m., half an hour after abandoning ship. A helicopter was hovering over the scene during the rescue operation. The crew of the supply vessel was transferred to shore in Veracruz where the "Sredna Gora" moored at 8 p.m. The "Leigh River" arrived at Dos Bocas on March 18. Reports with photos: https://www.maritime.bg/sredna-gora-rescues-mexican-crew-from-a-distressed-supply-vessel/ http://www.imagendelgolfo.mx/resumen.php?id=41219522
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