The Portuguese Navy coordinated the rescue of a 35-year-old Italian sailor, who was off the Azores on board a vessel participating in the race Route du Rhum, was released today.
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08/11/2026
by
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A Portuguese Navy coordinated the rescue of a 35-year-old Italian sailor, who was off the Azores aboard a vessel participating in the ground race Route du Rhum, was today released.
According to a statement from the Portuguese Navy, the operation, which took place between Friday and dawn today, was coordinated through the Centro de Coordenação de Busca e Salvamento Marítimo de Ponta Delgada (MRCC Delgada).
“ The warning was received when the vessel was about 280 nautical miles, approximately 519 kilometers west of Flores Island, in the Azores, reporting that the sailor had suspected chest trauma ", indicated.
After warning, MRCC Delgada continuously monitored the situation and developed the necessary steps to ensure the rescue of the crewman.
The Navy pointed out that the sailboat did not present any damage, so “it was intercepted by the support vessel of the respective team and accompanied by the SR34 speedboat from the Horta Lifeboat Station, in the Horta port, where the rescue of the crew member was carried out, safely, from the founder to the pier”.
The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital unit via an ambulance from the Horta Volunteer Fire Department on Faial Island.