LARS MÆRSK crew member receives IMO Certificate of Commendation
On Thursday, a crew member from LARS MÆRSK received a certificate of commendation for his impressive efforts to rescue a yachtsman in a violent storm. The certificate of commendation was awarded by United Nations' International Maritime Organization, IMO, the company said in its press release.
On Thursday, the IMO honoured several seafarers for their impressive and courageous acts in challenging conditions at sea. The crew of the Danish flagged container vessel LARS MÆRSK, who had been nominated by Australia, were among those honoured. The presentation ceremony took place in London on the opening day of the IMO Council.
Especially Able Seaman Vicente Somera from LARS MÆRSK was honoured for his role in a 3-hour rescue operation. The Able Seaman displayed great courage when he rescued a yachtsman in total darkness and gales in the Tasmanian Sea. The yachtsman, who was alone on board, had been trying to repair an oil leak for quite some time.
Over and over again, the crew of LARS MÆRSK tried to throw lifebelts as well as ropes to the yachtsman. Eventually, the weak and cold yachtsman succeeded in grabbing a rope. Vicente Somera risked life and limb as he crawled down the swinging ladder from the container ship to rescue the yachtsman, whom he also protected against the rough waves in their joint struggle to get in safety on board LARS MÆRSK.
