NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Sailors in Pacific Ocean

26 June 2025

Medi Giannutri, a bulk carrier operated by NYK, rescued two sailors from a disabled sailboat in the Pacific Ocean on June 19 (local time).

While en route to the U.S. port of Long Beach, the bulk carrier received a search and rescue request from the U.S. Coast Guard and immediately headed to the scene. The two individuals rescued are reported to be in good health and disembarked at the port of Long Beach on June 23 (local time).

Medi Giannutri
Captain: Terletsky Daniil
Flag: Liberia
Length Overall: 235 m
Breadth: 38 m
Gross Tonnage: 89,365 MT
Type of Vessel: Bulk Carrier


Disabled sailing vessel.   Image by NYK Group.

NYK Group, press release