Portuguese Navy saves over 300 lives in the first eight months of the year

Diário de Coimbra1 September 2026 at 15:35

The Portuguese Navy saved over 300 lives in the first eight months of the year, according to information released by the institution. This figure represents a significant number of search and rescue operations carried out in the period in question.

The naval authorities highlighted the importance of the support provided by merchant ships and fishing vessels during these rescue actions. The collaboration between different types of vessels proved to be fundamental for the success of the rescue operations at sea.

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