Shanghai Huayang crew brothers, well done!
Ship name: PORT RUSSEL, coordinates: Mediterranean, keyword: rescue African refugees.
On May 19, 0919UTC, the ship PORT RUSSEL belonging to the German owner SETTLA, received a call from the Italian Coast Guard. It found refugees on a small boat at sea and asked it to rush to the location 33-04n/012-24e at full speed.
1130UTC PORT RUSSEL arrives at location 33-04n/012-24e and starts search and rescue in accordance with the instructions of the Italian warship.
A total of 108 refugees, including 18 women and 3 children, were rescued at the 1820UTC camp. As some refugees needed medical treatment, two doctors transferred from the sea rescue ship IUVENTA to the PORT RUSSEL. A 2-week-old sick baby and his mother were transferred to the marine rescue vessel IUVENTA, accompanied by 2 doctors.
2236UTC proceeded to location 33-29n/012-25e according to the instructions of the Italian warship, joined the tugboat HAMAL and transferred all the refugees to the tugboat HAMAL
0300UTC MRCC announces the successful completion of the SAR operation and the sailing of the ship.
Xiao Bian would like to emphasize that there are 7 crew members from Shanghai Huayang on board the PORT RUSSEL. Here is a list of crew members. Let's praise their quick and efficient rescue operations!
Captain: Chen Yingfang, third mate: Li Yanwu, sailor: Wang Jun, sailor: Zhuang Jian, sailor: Jiang Yongheng, tube ship: Li Junhui, mechanic: Bu Yukui
here, Xiaobian on behalf of the company to extend the highest respect to the above.