By Our Correspondent
A Filipino crew member of a Capesize bulk carrier HELLASSHIP fell into water while trying to assist pilot boarding bulk carrier in rough weather, off Gijon, Spain, at night April 1, 2023, according to FleetMon.
It stated: “A massive SAR was launched, deploying SAR boats and helicopter, but he wasn’t found during nighttime. His body was found and recovered in the morning April 2, 2023, he drowned though he was wearing a life jacket.
“HELLASSHIP berthing was cancelled; she was berthed at around noon April 2, 2023.”