Grande Texas crew commended for rescue effort near Gibraltar

On 18 August, while en route from Gioia Tauro (Italy) to Baltimore (USA), the crew of the Grimaldi Group's PCTC vessel Grande Texas assisted two people in difficulty off the coast of Málaga (Spain).

While sailing towards Gibraltar, the vessel's crew spotted two people on a jet ski who needed assistance, and immediately contacted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Tarifa. The Search & Rescue Vessel Salvamar Illes Pitiu was dispatched from Málaga; meanwhile, the Grande Texas maintained her position, monitoring the jet ski as instructed, until the SAR boat's arrival.

The two stranded Moroccans were found to be in good health and were safely taken aboard the rescue boat. The jet ski was towed back to Málaga. Following the successful rescue operation, the Grande Texas resumed her voyage in the direction of Gibraltar.

In recognition of their actions, MRCC Tarifa sent a letter of gratitude to the Grimaldi Group, commending the "humanity and professionalism" of the Grande Texas's Captain and crew.