Car carrier rescues distressed boaters in Bay of Biscay

The PCTC's crew used a pilot door and a rigged pilot ladder to carry out the recovery operation safely. The ship itself then manoeuvred to create a lee side, reducing motion and providing shelter for the distressed yacht.

UECC said all four individuals on the yacht were safely transferred on board Autosun within minutes, each through the pilot door under controlled conditions. A short medical assessment confirmed that all four rescued individuals were in good health.

A French rescue helicopter later arrived on-scene to airlift the survivors, completing the evacuation.

Editor's note: Neither UECC's social media post nor third-party news reports provided the exact date of the rescue.