Navarino

10-12 months trading Asia and Red Sea, 17.500 $ daily, PIL

A Canadian sailor, on a voyage from Maui to Vancouver, was plucked from the sailboat "Turicum" by the "Hanjin Vancouver" on Aug 7, 2012, 1040 miles north northeast of Hawaii after experiencing a medical condition that required attention. The Vancouver resident was returning on a 44 foot sailboat when his medical condition worsened and he became dehydrated. The crew of the "Turicum" notified U.S. Coast Guard rescue authorities in Honolulu and they immediately queried the Amver system in search of a commercial ship that could assist. The "Hanjin Vancouver" initially agreed to assist the sailor but the Greek flagged "Navarino" was closer and agreed to divert towards the sailboat and help the ill yachtsman. They were 320 miles from the "Turicum"'s last reported position. The ship rendezvoused with the "Turicum" ahead of schedule and maneuvered the 1,000 foot container ship within 4 meters of the sailboat, providing a lee from the wind. The crew of the "Navarino" then used a tether to transfer the sailor through the pilot entrance. The sailor was uninjured in the transfer. A U.S. Coast Guard flight surgeon instructed the crew of the "Navarino" to assess the sailor. The crew reported the gentleman was still experiencing some health issues but had normal vital signs and was resting comfortably. The "Navarino" brought the sailor to Los Angeles on August 10.

18 months traiding worldwide, Evergreen