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A Fervenza

August 29, 2025 | Capsize, Sank
A Fervenza
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the morning of August 29, the 10 meter long fishing vessel A Fervenza (MMSI: 224329790) sank in,  the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Vilán, Spain. The A Fervenza was fishing north of Cape Vilán when it sprung a leak.  The water ingress could not be controlled causing the fishing vessel to lose stability and capsized.

Salvamar Altair

The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted by the vessel’s emergency beacon . They notified nearby fishing vessels in the area to assist while dispatching a helicopter and the 21 meter long rescue vessel Salvamar Altair (MMSI: 224013350) to the scene. The vessel Zeus was nearby and rescued all  2 survivors. By the time the Salvamar Altair reached the area, the A Fervenza had completely sunk. The crew of the A Fervenza were transferred to the Salvamar Altair who took them to Camariñas. No reports of injuries. Authorities stated there had been some pollution and debris found where the A Fervenza sank.

 

Allision off Iowa

August 28, 2025 | Allision
Bridge Strike
Photo: 101theeagle.com

On the early morning hours of August 26, a string of barges allided on the Mississippi River near Keokuk, Iowa. The barges being pushed by an undisclosed towboat was heading north when it struck the bridge connecting Keokuk, Iowa and Hamilton, Illinois.

The Coast Guard stated there was no damage or injuries from the incident. Reports stated that some cargo crates had fallen overboard, but were later recovered. There has been on official release of the towboat’s name involved in the incident. Some speculation on social media suggests the towboat was the 39 meter long Bernard G (MMSI: 367505650), but this could not be confirmed.

 

 

Atlantic Treasure

August 20, 2025 | Sank
Atlantic Treasure
Photo: cbc.ca

On the evening of August 17, the 19 meter long, 185 gt fishing vessel Atlantic Treasure (IMO: 8950512) sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 300 kilometers off Canada. The Atlantic Treasure was on the Grand Banks when a seawater pipe burst. Eight crew members attempted to control the flooding while 3 other crew members deployed the life-rafts and prepared the safety gear just in case. The crew quickly found the bilge pumps on board were overwhelmed by the water ingress and the Atlantic Treasure was sinking. The water level rose quickly and eventually flooded the engine room leaving the fishing vessel without power. With the vessel now listing hard over there was no choice for the 11 crew but to abandon ship into a life raft.

Fortunately, the Atlantic Treasure was able to send out a distress call alerting the Canadian Coast Guard and nearby vessels. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter, but it would be several hours before it could reach the area.  Luckily the 14 meter long fishing vessel Maid of Amsterdam (MMSI:316053143) was heading back from fishing only 40 kilometers away.  Hearing the distress call, the Maid of Amsterdam changed course to assist in the search and rescue.  It would take around 3 hour when the Maid of Amsterdam reached the survivors. All 11 crew from the Atlantic Treasure would be found and taken on board the Maid of Amsterdam.  The Canadian Coast Guard helicopter arrived soon afterwards and found the crew was safe. The Maid of Amsterdam then proceeded to back to port on Cape Breton with the 11 survivors.  There were no reports of injuries.

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