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Month: November 2017

L’Horitzó

L’Horitzó

L'Horitzó
Photo: twitter

The 26 meter long, 139 gt trimaran fishing vessel L’Horitzó caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near the entrance to the Ebro River, Spain.  Reports state the fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The 6 crew on board requested assistance with several nearby vessels responding. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene to assist.  Reports state the fire was brought under control, but the L’Horitzó was disabled. The Fishing vessel Titaro II took the L’Horitzó under tow back to port. No reports of injuries.

L'Horitzó
Photo: twitter
Gyotoku Maru No. 1

Gyotoku Maru No. 1

Gyotoku Maru No. 1
Photo: Japan Coast Guard

The 15 meter long fishing vessel Gyotoku Maru No. 1 capsized in the Pacific Ocean near the island of Palau. The Gyotoku Maru No. 1 had been fishing for tuna with 7 crew when it sent out a distress call.  Authorities from Japan, Palau and United States dispatched aircraft and ships to the area.  When rescuers arrived on scene, they found the longliner capsized on its starboard hull and partially sunk. Pollution could be spotted as the diesel fuel had leaked from the fishing vessel.  However, there was no signs of the 7 crewmen. Reports state authorities continue to search the area for the missing crew.

Gyotoku Maru No. 1
Photo: Japan Coast Guard
Rygercruise

Rygercruise

Rygercruise
Photo: twitter

On November 17, the 23 meter long high speed catamaran ferry Rygercruise became disabled on the Rødne Fjord, Norway. The Rygercruise was en route from Mostraumen to Bergen when a 100 meters of rope fouled one of the two propellers.

The vessel contacted authorities which dispatched the Coast Guard vessel Tyr to the scene. The Tyr took the Rygercruise under tow and proceeded to Bergen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.