Grand Race, Pure Car Carrier (PCC) operated by "K" Line, rescued 199 refugees in Mediterranean Sea north of Tripoli at request to rescue refugee by MRCC Italy(*). In compliance with the request, the vessel immediately headed for the position and successfully rescued 199 refugees at 5:50 (local time) on April 9. Once refugees were onboard, the vessel crew served a light meal to them and treated some of them who were slightly injured. They safely disembarked at Pozzalo port in Italy on April 10 before dawn.
| Captain | : | Willy A. Doruelo |
| Flag | : | Panama |
| Crew | : | 20 (Filipinos) |
| Gross Tonnage | : | 50,309 tons |
| Type of Vessel | : | Pure Car Carrier |
(*)MRCC Italy : Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers Italy