# Maritime incidents in Palasa, Albania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-incidents-in-palasa-albania
> Updated: 2026-08-14T18:06:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Albanian police forces conducted a maritime rescue in the Palasa area of Vlorë after three individuals became stranded at sea in a canoe. The rescue was prompted by heavy rain and intense storms that prevented the group from returning to shore. The Border Police and Maritime Police Unit utilized a patrol boat to bring the individuals back to land safely; all three were reported to be in good health.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Albanian police rescue three people stranded at sea during storm

Albanian Border Police rescued three people in a canoe after a storm and heavy rain left them stranded at sea near Palasa, Vlorë.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-police-rescue-three-people-stranded-at-sea-during-storm

### 2026-08-02: Albanian Police Intercept Armed Yacht Near Palasë

Albanian police stopped a yacht near Palasë after reports of gunfire, detained four men, found no weapons, and opened an investigation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-police-intercept-armed-yacht-near-palas

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Cite as: Maritime incidents in Palasa, Albania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-incidents-in-palasa-albania