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Frontier Jacaranda, a bulk carrier operated by NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) NV., rescued a distressed yachtsman on January 18 (local time) in the North Atlantic.
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While Frontier Jacaranda was navigating for Rotterdam, Netherlands, the vessel received a call from the UK’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.
The ship immediately headed to the instructed area and rescued a British yachtsman. The individual was in good health and delivered to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) of the Republic of Cabo Verde on January 20.
About Frontier Jacaranda
- Captain: Edgar Sulpecio C. Llorente
- Flag: Panama
- Type of vessel: bulk carrier
- Gross tonnage: 93,288 tons
- Ship management: Asahi Shipping Co., Ltd.
Reference: nyk.com
Source: Maritime Shipping News