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Author: Paul Hancock

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Alborada
Photo: pescare.com.ar

On November 17, 3 fishing vessels would sink in the South Atlantic Ocean in the port of Caleta Olivia, Argentina. A severe storm struck the area with heavy swells and wind gusts reaching 120 kilometers per hour. The 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Yakisa (Registration 03168), 9.89 meter long fishing vessel Barracuda (Registration 02645) and the 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Alborada I (Registration 03129) capsized and sank at their moorings in port.

The vessels had been ordered to be moored to avoid the impact of the severe storm.  However, all 3 fishing vessels were exposed to heavy swells and strong crosswinds causing them to lose stability.  The fishing vessels would end up capsizing and partially sink.

Authorities reported that the 2 security guards onboard were rescued.  There were no reports of injuries. A visual inspection found there were no signs of oil pollution.

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Atlantico I
Photo: evistapuerto.com.ar

On November 17, a severe storm with 150 kilometer wind gusts struck the port of Puerto Deseado, Argentina. The 43 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Atlántico I (IMO: 9882657) broke free of its mooring  in Puerto Deseado and struck the moored 37 meter long, 191 dwt fishing vessel Soho Maru No. 68 (IMO: 9195004).  The stern of the Atlántico I was slammed into the starboard hull near the bow of the Soho Maru No. 68.  The two vessels would repeatedly struck each other resulting in heavy damage.  The Soho Maru No. 68 sustained structural damage with a hole in it’s port side hull 2 meters above the waterline. The Atlántico I had sustained damage to its stern with part of its stern rail destroyed.

Reports state there were no reported injuries. Authorities were monitoring the vessels until conditions improved and would allow the vessels to be reposition to a more secure location.

 

 

Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Rosa D'Abundo

On the morning of November 17,  a 20 meter long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Gulf of Naples between Punta di Annone and Punta Cavallo, Italy. The fishing vessel sent out a distress call after suffered a power blackout.  The Naples Coast Guard received the SOS and dispatched the11 meter long patrol boat CP 890 (MMSI: 247068200) to assist. The 70 meter long, 390 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Rosa D’Abundo (IMO: 7911143) was in the area and also assisted.  The disabled fishing vessel had drifted into shallow water and became close to running up onto the rocks when the CP 890 arrived on site.  The patrol vessel took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to deeper water.  Reports state there were no injuries to the 9 crew on board the fishing vessel and the vessel was taken under tow back to port.  No reports of damage or pollution released.