On 27 January 2025, the Armed Forces of Malta were involved in a rescue at sea after they received a notification that a boat was potentially in distress. The recue operation lasted over 16 hours, with 23 persons being recovered from the boat.
Armed Forces of Malta conduct a search and rescue operation at sea
Source
- Government of Malta | Gvern ta' Malta (28 January, 2025), [PRESS RELEASE BY THE ARMED FORCES OF MALTA],