Delta-Sailor

Two crew members aboard a sailing vessel were assisted after the boat began taking on water near the Bocas, north of Trinidad, and were rescued by the 'Delta Sailor' and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG), and escorted to safety. The TTCG was notified on July 19, 2022, at 5:40 p.m. by North Post Radio that a sailing vessel with two people on board was in distress approximately 32 miles north of the first Boca, Trinidad. North Post Radio broadcasted a Mayday call that was answered by the “Delta Sailor” which was in the vicinity of the Hibiscus Platform. The offshore ship went to render assistance, and the TTCG also dispatched a patrol vessel to the location. The 'Delta Sailor' attempted to assist but was unsuccessful since the sailing vessel was experiencing a rapid ingress of water. It was only her forward momentum that prevented her from being filled and sinking. Nevertheless, the 'Delta Sailor' accompanied the stricken vessel until she was able to hand over escort duties to the TTCG patrol boat on the North Coast of Trinidad. Meanwhile, Coast Guard Operations contacted representatives of the Yachting Services Association of Trinidad and Tobaog (YSATT) who were able to make arrangements for the sailing vessel to be docked as soon as she entered the Chaguaramas Bay area. As the sailing vessel drew near to land they were able to use a dewatering pump to discharge the excess water from the vessel to ensure it remained afloat. Around 4:20 a.m. on July 20 the vessel was safely handed over to be docked in Chaguaramas.