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Volcán de Teno

December 17, 2025 | Disabled
Volcán de Teno
Photo: puentedemando.com

On the morning of December 17, the 95.5 meter long, 710 dwt high speed ro-ro ferry Volcán de Teno (IMO: 9221346) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos, Canary Islands. The vessel was halfway between the ports when it suffered problems with one of its engines. Proceeding at reduced speed under its own power in moderate seas, the Volcán de Teno diverted to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel arrived at the port assisted by 2 tugboats.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Valor III

December 16, 2025 | Pollution, Sank

 

Valor III
Photo: lincolnchronicle.org

On the morning of December 15, the 29 foot long fishing vessel Valor III sank in the Pacific Ocean 3 miles west of Newport, Oregon. The Valor III alerted the United States Coast Guard the vessel had suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched a motor-lifeboat to assist. When the lifeboat reached the fishing vessel, only the bow of the Valor III remained above water. Fortunately, a nearby vessel had arrived before the lifeboat and rescued 1 crew off the vessel and another from the water. Both crew members wore immersion suits and uninjured.

Reports state there was a large amount of debris in the water where the fishing vessel sank. The Coast Guard stated the cause of the sinking is under investigation.

 

Ventumar

December 13, 2025 | Disabled

Ventumar

 

On December 12, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Ventumar (MMSI: 224167590) became disabled in the Balearic Sea approximately 8 nautical miles east of Valencia, Spain.  The Ventumar had its propeller entangled in a net.  The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó responding. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 20 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Pollux (MMSI: 224019770) which took the Ventumar under tow back to the port of Valencia. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Salvamar Pollux

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