The global provider of multipurpose and heavy lift shipping
services, German based BBC Chartering reports its vessel BBC ICELAND
assisted a rescue operation where more than 300 Syrian refugees were
found floating in fishing boats off the Italian-Sicilian coast on
September 13.Due to its proximity to the scene, the BBC ICELAND’s master reported
the vessel received order from the MRCC Roma (Maritime Rescue
Coordination Center) in the late evening of Sept. 13, to remain standby
and assist the operation if needed. In the early morning hours of Sept.
14, the Italian coast guard requested the BBC ICELAND to take on some
refugees as not all could be taken onboard the coast guard vessels on
the scene. In total 134 Syrians, all men, were transferred to the BBC
ICELAND.Upon instructions of the Italian Ministry of Interior, the BBC
ICELAND was asked to proceed to the Port of Pozzalo (Sicily) where the
tug boat “Citta di Augusta” was ordered to take over the refugees. All
134 Syrians could be safely transferred onboard the tug. Having
completed her first humanitarian rescue mission, the BBC ICELAND left
the scene again in the afternoon of Sept. 14 and commenced her
originally planned passage.
WORLD SHIPPING
17 September 2013 - 21:36
BBC ICELAND Helps in Syrian Refugees Rescue Operation
BBC ICELAND assisted a rescue operation where more than 300 Syrian refugees were found floating in fishing boats off the Italian-Sicilian coast on September 13.
WORLD SHIPPING
17 September 2013 - 21:36
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