Linden Pride, an LPG carrier operated by NYK, rescued a seafarer from a boat in distress 100 nautical miles off the coast of Nicaragua on December 4, the Company reported earlier today.
NYK LPG carrier Linden Pride
While Linden Pride was sailing from Balboa, Panama, to Sendai, Japan, the ship came upon a disabled boat with one survivor requesting assistance, and immediately initiated the rescue.
The rescued sailor was in good health and disembarked from Linden Pride off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on December 8 as directed by the United States Coast Guard.
About Linden Pride:
Captain: D’souza Lloyd
Flag: Panama
Crew: 23 seafarers (Indian and Filipino)
Gross Tonnage: 46,021
Type of Vessel: LPG carrier
Ship management: NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd.
Source: NYK