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During a passage from Italy toward Greece, the crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria encounters a migrant boat in distress south of Sicily.10:09 While monitoring AIS, the crew identifies a 133-meter freighter, the Melusine, which alters course to intercept the small vessel.6:33 The crew establishes radio contact with the freighter, which confirms it is coordinating with the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship and the Italian Coast Guard to assist approximately 100 people.8:00 The Suria maintains a safe distance while the cruise ship maneuvers to shield the migrant boat from wind and waves until official rescue assets arrive.11:58 All passengers are successfully rescued without incident.12:15 Following this encounter, the Suria continues its transit, motor-sailing to maintain speed and reach the destination before nightfall.12:52 After logging 3,555 nautical miles since departing Glückstadt, Germany, the crew drops anchor at Cephalonia, Greece.18:22

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