Mariner Rescue

[Tucruisers]

Minor drama this morning as Mariner came to the rescue of a Mexican fishing boat 30 miles off the coast of Manzanilla. We noticed the ship coming to a sharp stop just before 7.30am then turn. Number 3 lifeboat was launched to bring the small boat with 3 guys on it alongside. Calm seas, even so the Mariner seamen did a great and professional job to get the small craft tied up starboard and then ship's crew sorted out the problem (battery) and gave provisions. The Mexicans had been drifting all the previous day and night so were happy to see us!

Captain Felice kept us informed of what was happening from the Bridge. Now underway, so one good deed from RSS Mariner and impressive seamanship and communications.

[xrvlcruiser]

Congratulations to Captain Felice and all the wonderful crew/staff on the Mariner!

 

Peggy

[Hambagahle]

I bet those fishermen will never forget the Mariner! Well done Captain Felice... and how great that he kept all of you on board informed about what was going on.

[cAPS lOCK oN]

Any idea what the fisherman thought of the coffee they were given?

[Tucruisers]

Any idea what the fisherman thought of the coffee they were given?

 

They used it to clean their engine.

[NJBelle]

Now this is the way I like to see the Regent board.....compassion AND humor!

[rcandkc]

Captain told us at noon they were 35 nautical miles out and had been caught in current. It was great to see rescue and felt good.

Then, I saw a pod of either juvenile whales or very large Dolphins close to ship😀.

[spindrift]

My goodness, there must be a lot of lost fishermen. My friend just returned from a cruise in the Caribbean, and they assisted a boat in distress. She said they tethered to the ship, the crew sent out several boxes, and then they were released. The Captain said that the Coast Guard had been adivsed of their location so they could go and assist them further.

 

Hmmmm - could these guys have figured out a good way to get provisions? ;)

[rcandkc]

Not in this case. They were 35 miles out at 7 am. They got water and HELP with their battery. We saw it first hand and it was a rescue!

[Travelcat2]

Thankfully there are many cruise ships out in the water near Mexico (and other places) that can assist boats in distress. Once again Regent has provided a very special service. With Thanksgiving coming up, there is a lot to be thankful for!

[Tucruisers]

My goodness, there must be a lot of lost fishermen. My friend just returned from a cruise in the Caribbean, and they assisted a boat in distress. She said they tethered to the ship, the crew sent out several boxes, and then they were released. The Captain said that the Coast Guard had been adivsed of their location so they could go and assist them further.

 

Hmmmm - could these guys have figured out a good way to get provisions? ;)

 

These guys had been adrift in the Pacific in a tiny boat for more than 24 hours more than 30 miles offshore so it was a genuine rescue. I thought at first that they flew a black flag, when the came alongside could see it was a bin liner tied to a paddle. BTW great to see concern of all on board was for the guys on the boat, not disruption to our cruise. Although, not sure how much We would have wanted to stop if it had been off the coast of Somalia.