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Author: Paul Hancock

El Perla

El Perla

El Perla
Photo: Salvamento Maritimo

On the early morning hours of November 18, the 20 meter long fishing vessel El Perla (MMSI: 22401110) became disabled in the Balearic Sea off Altafulla, Spain. The El Perla had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. Spanish authorities dispatched the 21 meter long SAR vessel Salvamar Fomalhaut to assist. The Salvamar Fomalhaut took the El Perla under tow and proceeded to Tarragona arriving a few hours later. No reports of injuries to the 10 crew on board the El Perla or pollution released.

Salvamar Fomalhaut
Photo: Vesselfinder.com

 

GSP Falcon

GSP Falcon

GSP Falcon
Photo: KEGM

On November 16, the 111 meter long, 4500 dwt offshore diving support vessel GSP Falcon went adrift while anchored in the Sea of Marmara off Tuzla, Turkey. The vessel requested assistance as it gone adrift due to its anchor dragging. Authorities dispatched a tugboat which took the GSP Falcon under tow to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave
Photo: wpri.com / uscg

On the early morning of November 18, the 24 meter long, 168 gt fishing vessel Virginia Wave (MMSI: 367696380) ran aground in Narragansett Bay south of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The vessel stranded during low tide and alerted authorities. The vessel remained aground until about 9 a.m. when it was able to refloat itself on the rising tide.  No reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard reports the Virginia Wave released some diesel fuel into the water.  The incident is under investigation.