After remaining lost for eight days in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, the catamaran vessels “Friendship” and “Tiger Moth” successfully arrived at the port of Havana, Cuba. The balance of the operation is positive: the nine crew members of various nationalities are in good health and the shipment of humanitarian aid has reached its destination.
The journey, which began on March 20 from Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, was interrupted by adverse weather conditions. However, thanks to the activation of the Marine Plan and the Search and Rescue (SAR) protocols, the emergency ended without human losses.
RESCUE CHRONOLOGY: THE ROLE OF THE MEXICO NAVY
The location of the catamarans was not a coincidence, but the result of a coordinated deployment of naval technology and personnel.
- The sighting: On March 27, a Persuader-type aircraft from the Mexican Navy located the ships 80 nautical miles (approximately 148 km) northwest of Cuba.
- Initial contact: After the sighting, radio communication was established with the captain of one of the ships, confirming that there were no medical emergencies on board.
- Causes of delay: SEMAR confirmed that the delay was mainly due to unfavorable winds and bad weather in the region, which diverted the catamarans from their original route.
“The actions carried out were carried out in compliance with their responsibility to safeguard human life at sea”stressed the Secretary of the Navy in its official statement.
DETAILS OF THE SEARCH OPERATION (SAR)
To guarantee the success of the mission, the institution used highly specialized resources and maintained permanent surveillance:
- Constant monitoring: Estimated trajectories and oceanographic conditions were analyzed using mathematical models.
- International Coordination: SEMAR immediately notified the countries of origin of the crew members and maintained contact with international rescue centers.
- Escort to port: A surface unit of the Mexican Navy accompanied the vessels to Cuban waters to guarantee safe docking.
| Key Mission Data | Detail |
| Boats | Friendship y Tiger Moth |
| Origen | Isla Mujeres, Mexico |
| Destination | Havana, Cuba |
| Crew | 9 people (different nationalities) |
| Load | Humanitarian Aid |
COMMITMENT TO MARITIME SAFETY
This rescue reaffirms the effectiveness of the Search and Rescue System (SAR) of the Ministry of the Navy, operating under international standards. The operation not only protected the safety of the sailors, but also ensured that the humanitarian aid they transported reached those who need it most.
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