MSC Talia F
On April 19, the 139 meter long, 11816 dwt container ship MSC Talia F (IMO: 9308601) became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off Punta Melenara, Spain. The MSC Talia F loaded with containers had suffered engine failure and went adrift in rough conditions with winds reaching 30 knots and waves reaching 2 meters.
The MSC Talia F contacted authorities requesting assistance. The Salvamento Marítimo deployed the tugboat Heroínas de Sálvora to assist. The tug was able to take the container ship under tow and proceeded to Port La Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the MSC Talia F was able to make repairs and proceed on its voyage to Nouakchott, Mauritania.