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Don Igilio

January 19, 2026 | Fire
Don Igilio
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the night of January 8, the 63 meter long, 808 dwt fishing vessel Don Igilio (IMO: 8717087) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean in international waters off the coast of Peru. Reports state the Don Igilio caught fire and the crew was unable to contain. The vessel requested assistance with the 63 meter long fishing vessel Yolanda (IMO: 7407958) responding. The Yolanda was able to safely rescue all 25 crew off the Don Igilio with no reports of injuries. The Yolanda transported the rescued crew to Peru.

The fire would completely destroy the Don Igilio. The incident is under investigation.

Disabled off Felixstowe

January 19, 2026 | Disabled, Missing Vessel Name
Felixstowe Disabled FV
Photo: felixstowelifeboat.org.uk

On January 17, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the North Sea off Felixstowe, England. The fishing vessel alerted Dover CoastGuard with a pan-pan call stating the vessel had gone adrift. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and required assistance. The CoastGuard contacted the independent Felixstowe lifeboat which was in the area conducting training exercise.  The lifeboat proceeded to the disabled fishing vessel and took it under tow. Even with heavy fog rolling in, the vessels were able proceed back to port safely. The fishing vessel was reported to be towed to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour where it moored.  No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution released.

SeaWolf

January 17, 2026 | Disabled
SeaWolf
Photo: capemaycountyherald.com

On January 15, the 80 foot long, 122 gt research vessel SeaWolf (IMO: 8853489) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean about 10 miles off Cape May Inlet, New Jersey. The SeaWolf had gone adrift after the vessel suffered a breakdown with the vessel’s transmission.  Unable to make repairs and weather conditions having high winds reaching 35 miles per hour, the SeaWolf contacted SeaTow for assistance.  The SeaTow dispatched a 45 foot vessel which was able to reach the vessel a litter over an hour later. The SeaWolf was taken under tow and was successfully towed to Cape May Harbor. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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