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GIS Patriot

GIS Patriot

GIS Patriot
Photo: news.az

On August 22, the 34 meter long, 85 gt cargo vessel GIS Patriot (MMSI 367191040) capsized in the Tortuga Canal between Tortuga Island and Port-de-Paix, Haiti. The GIS Patriot was loaded with a cargo of several tons of rice along with 6 passengers when it rolled over.  All 6 passengers and 10 crew were suddenly thrown into the sea.  Local residents of Tortuga Island came to their aid and rescued all 16 people using small boats and canoes. Reports stated that all cargo was lost, but did not state if any of the 16 survivors had been injured during the incident. While Haitian maritime authorities have pledged up safety measures, there was no governmental agencies present in the area during the incident. News reports did not state if the GIS Patriot would be salvaged.

Catalina Godó

Catalina Godó

Catalina Godó
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On August 22, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Catalina Godó (MMSI: 224000390) became disabled in the Gulf of Roses 20 nautical miles southeast of Roses, Spain.  The Catalina Godó had suffered engine problems and requested assistance.  The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched a vessel to standby near the fishing vessel while the crew made repairs. Reports stated the crew of 4 on the Catalina Godó were able to make repairs and proceeded under its own power back to Roses.  No reports of injuires, damage or pollution released.

MY Zeynep

MY Zeynep

MY Zeynep
Photo: KEGM

On August 21, the 80 meter long, 2647 dwt cargo vessel MY Zeynep (IMO: 9701906) became disabled on the Dardanelles near Nara Burnu, Turkey. The MY Zeynep was headed to Romania from Greece when it suffered a mechanical failure and lost power.  The vessel requested assistance with Turkish authorities dispatching the tug Kurtarma-19 (IMO: 9995129).  The tug took the cargo vessel under tow and proceeded to the Şevketiye anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

MY Zeynep