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The Trustees are elected for four years of office by the member organisations at the Quadrennial General Meeting, which takes place in conjunction with the World Maritime Rescue Congress. The most recent World Maritime Rescue Congress was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in June 2023. Caroline Jupe currently serves as Chief Executive.
Operations suspended, December 2024. [30] Golfo Azzurro [31] Proactiva Open Arms Panama: 40 m Proactiva Open Arms also operate a sailing yacht Astral, [16] and Open Arms: VOS Hestia: Save the Children (operation Rescue at sea) [32] Italy: 59 m Stopped 3 month operation in October 2016 [3] Iuventa [33] Jugend Rettet Netherlands: 33 m
This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Gaza floating pier Causeway connected to Gaza shore, shortly after completion on May 16 Type Barge landing Carries Food aid from Cyprus Locale Mediterranean Sea off Gaza Strip Characteristics Construction US Army, US Navy History Construction start April 6, 2024 Completion date May 16, 2024 Opening ...
2024 Baltic Sea submarine cable disruptions; 2024 Bangui river disaster; 2024 Estlink 2 incident; 2024 in piracy; 2024 Kerch Strait oil spill; 2024 Manila Bay oil spill; 2024 Mumbai boat accident; 2024 Nouakchott migrant boat disaster; 2024 Red Sea tourist boat disaster; 2024 Singapore oil spill
The Maritime Emergencies Reporting and Assessment Centre is the 24/7 central point of contact for emergencies. In the event of an accident, it is usually necessary to rescue people, which is coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Bremen (MRCC) of the German Sea Rescue Society (DGzRS).
It is the body in charge of maritime traffic control, safety and rescue operations, and protection of the maritime environment but lacks any law enforcement responsibilities. The agency runs 20 rescue coordination centers (RCC), employs a staff of 1,500, and operates a fleet of 19 vessels, 54 boats, 11 helicopters, and 4 airplanes.
A maritime emergency refers to any critical situation at sea where a vessel or its crew faces immediate distress, such as mechanical failure, fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, or collisions. These emergencies can trigger rescue operations involving specialized maritime safety measures and coordination between various maritime ...
MV Rubymar - On February 18, 2024, a British civilian cargo ship was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile. On March 2 the ship sank in the Red Sea after being abandoned for 13 days. The attack is regarded as the first time a Houthi attack has sunk a vessel, as most attacks have resulted in minor damage.