Lost fisherman located
An AFM aircraft this afternoon guided a fisherman to Malta after he lost his bearings when out of sight of Malta.
Despite the distance, the fisherman, who left from Birzebbuga, managed to use a mobile phone to call for help.
An AFM maritime patrol aircraft quickly located the boat and directed it to Malta.
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Ms Maria Vella
Aug 29th 2011, 16:03
Thankfully he was brought back to safety but this brings up the question of whether fishermen are well equipped to avoid certain emergencies. In this day and age GPS do help as satelitte phones. Whilst this technology might be seemingly expensive it can save lives and avoid using scarce resources uncessarily.
Mr Peter Korsten
Aug 28th 2011, 14:46
You'd be surprised how far the mobile network extends into the coastal waters.
H. Galea
Aug 28th 2011, 12:12
Why did he get lost ? Did he have a GPS? ... or at least a compass ? .... if not I guess this could be taken to constitute sheer irresponsibility and the indivual made to pay the expenses involved ... sic
Claire Busuttil
Aug 28th 2011, 12:05
he was actually very lucky....
David Vella
Aug 27th 2011, 21:56
nice shot with st.paul's islands gracing the background
Mr Tony Gatt
Aug 27th 2011, 21:05
What? No GPS? Silly man!
Antoine Grima
Aug 28th 2011, 11:28
GPS is the least of equipment. What about VHF / EPIRB (Satellite Beacon), just to name two very important safety requirements? But, yes, they cost money and as such they are "extra".
Charlie Borg
Aug 27th 2011, 20:14
Well done, AFM!!