Normand-Drott

On June 2, 2016, the “REM Gambler” rescued nine sailors in the Northsea after their yacht “Miracle” burst into flames following an explosion on board at 9.20 a.m. about 50 miles south-west of Shetland. The crew from Poland was drifting in a life raft after abandoning their vessel when it was consumed by flames. The sailors emerged unscathed from the inferno as the “REM Gambler” was seven miles away and had picked up the distress call. They set full speed for the yacht and could see the flames and the smoke, getting hold of the guys in the life raft, who had a radio with them, and after an hour. The ship lifted the life raft onto the vessel and got all people on board. The “REM Gambler” arrived off Shetland after 6 p.m. and the castaways boarded the Scalloway harbour pilot boat “Lyrie” which took them ashore, where they were met by a team of Coastguard and police officers as well as by members of the local Red Cross team and the Fishermen’s Mission. The officers were interviewing the crew to find out what happened on board and to ensure they were all safe and well. Reports with photos and video: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/islands/shetland/936299/nien-rescued-terrifying-yacht-rescue/ http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/12820-polish-crew-safe-ashore-after-boat-blaze