Carlo's family refuse to lose hope

The parents and siblings of Carlo Gordon, the missing captain of the Resplendent, are still clinging to the hope that he will be found soon. He has now been lost at sea for 11 days.Carlo's brother Ryan Gordon said: “We are still hoping and praying that he will return soon. There's still a possibility that he might be alive. He is a highly intelligent man who has been working at sea for 16 years. When the fish was at their lowest, he would fast for days, but time is running out for him.”Ryan also expressed dismay that Hangana Seafood, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is simply not doing enough to search for his missing brother. “The company has now assigned an insurance company lawyer to engage us on the whereabouts of Carlo. Only after long letters did Hangana see it fit to organise a surveillance flight for us to fly over the area that the ship sank in. We've also offered to drive along the coast to try and see if anything maybe reached the shore from where the boat sank.”A diver from South Africa was also commissioned, but we are certain that he never even touched the water.” Ryan further explained they have given numerous ideas to Hangana on what can be done to try and retrieve Carlo. “We've suggested that a number of boats be used to try and drag the Resplendent to shallower grounds. We've been told that it sank to a depth of 320 metres, and we don't have divers in Namibia to dive that deep. There was also talk that a remotely operated under water vehicle would be hired, but that it would apparently cost N$50 million. “We just want our brother back, but by appointing the insurance lawyer to deal with us, as the family it is giving us the impression that Hangana has given up on the search for our brother.” Carlo's parents said they are extremely grateful towards the Walvis Bay community and the country at large for their support during this difficult time. “Every prayer, text message, call and hug is immensely appreciated.” Carlo's sister, Maurisha Poceiro Santos, said everyone has labelled her brother a hero, so it would be fitting to treat him as such. “He sacrificed his time and his family for Hangana Seafood. Why can't more be done for him? We just want answers and we want him to be found. My brother spared the heartache for 26 other families, so why does one family need to suffer like this?”Jacoline Gordon, Carlo's wife, said: “We cannot give up hope; we just need to trust and believe. We will never stop praying and believing that God will give my husband back. God alone is in control, and He will answer. He sees our hurt. My children still believe their dad is alive, and I just want closure for their sake.”Roux-Che Locke, spokesperson of the O&L Group, said a media statement on the matter will be issued this week. Leandrea Louw

Carlo's family refuse to lose hope

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