EU NAVFOR saves lives at sea

Jun 23, 2009 - 16:35


Monday June 22 at 14:20 (UTC), the EU NAVFOR Op Atalanta unit, Spanish warship MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA rescued two Yemini fishermen lost at sea. The EU NAVFOR warship spotted the fishermen drifting in a small boat suffering from an engine defect. The Yemini fishermen had been drifting for four days and were given assistance by the EU NAVFOR vessel, including medical treatment, food and water. Before leaving the boat, the MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA crew repaired the engine and supplied the fishermen with fuel, food and water, enabling them to safely continue on their way.


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