Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Seven-S

On November 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., the cargo ship 'Seven S', which was on a journey from Sevilla to Iskenderun, identified a small boat adrift 22 nautical miles off Cabo de Gata. Promptly, the vessel notified the Central Coordination Service (CCS) based in Almería, providing them with the boat's location. In response, the Search and Rescue (SAR) boat 'Salvamar Spica' was dispatched to the scene and successfully located the distressed vessel. The 'Seven S' received acknowledgment from 'Salvamar Spica' for its crucial role in escorting the stranded boat prior to their arrival. After conducting the rescue operation, the lifeboat crew retrieved 14 individuals from the compromised vessel at 10:28 a.m. They were subsequently transported to Almería, where they arrived for disembarkation around 12:45 p.m. For more details and images from the incident, please visit: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1994825223066010066.

The vessel 'Seven Seas,' which had been docked in Bayonne for a duration of two years due to the financial troubles of its owner Naveiro, finally departed the port on August 7 at 9 a.m. This ship, previously known as 'Guimarães,' has been acquired by the Israeli company Haifa and underwent rebranding. Now on its way to Pasajes for essential repairs, this development marks a significant turn in the ship's long period of detention. For more details, check out the French coverage along with photographs here: http://www.sudouest.fr/2014/08/07/le-guimaraes-repart-apres-deux-ans-de-galere-1635557-4018.php

In a promising development, the three remaining crew members aboard the MV Guimarães may soon be returning to their homeland. The vessel has been docked at the port of Bayonne since July 16, 2012, after its owner entered bankruptcy. Having delivered a shipment of steel, the ship was detained due to outstanding debts owed by the Portuguese owners, Naveiro. Just ten days later, the French government assumed control of the Guimarães and is now considering options to either sell or dismantle the ship. The Russian sailors, who felt their departure might be perceived as abandonment by their employer, have opted to remain on board. They maintain their hope of receiving overdue wages, which Naveiro has partially owed them for over a year. Recently, two of the crew members sought legal representation to claim their rightful earnings, and the state's support for their repatriation is encouraging. Over the past ten months, the organization Port Solidarity has provided essential assistance to the stranded mariners, while the Banque Alimentaire has been instrumental in supplying their food needs. For more detailed insights on this situation, you can refer to the French report featuring a photo of the sailors at the following link: http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/05/14/port-de-bayonne-les-marins-du-guimaraes-vont-rentrer-chez-eux-1053553-4018.php