Portuguese Navy rescued 589 people in 2025
Home News Portuguese Navy rescued 589 people in 2025 Portuguese Navy rescued 589 people in 2025 The Portuguese Navy carried out 511 search and rescue operations in 2025, in which 589 people were saved, the institution announced on its website.
Maritime Police search for missing young person in Nazaré
According to the National Maritime Authority, the search, which is underway near the São Miguel Arcanjo lighthouse in Nazaré, began following an alert from the PSP at 08:50.
Air Force carried out 5% more search-and-rescue operations in 2025
In 2025 the Air Force performed 5% more rescues and salvage operations.
Air Force carried out 5% more rescues and search-and-rescue missions in 2025
The Air Force announced today that it directly supported 931 people last year through air medical transports, rescues and search-and-rescue missions, saying the figure represents a 5% increase compared with 2024.
