The 92 meter long cable barge AMT Explorer capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Sardinia. The barge was being towed by the tug Red Husky from Naples to Bremerhaven with cable when the vessel lost stability and capsized. The crew on board were able to abandon ship and rescued. No reports of injuries. The cable on board the AMT Explorer was estimated to be worth 28 million euros. Reports state that Smit Salvage has been contracted to recover the barge and cable.
The 32 meter long, 79 dwt fishing vessel Mar Nosso capsized and sank off Navia, Spain in the Bay of Biscay. The vessel was fishing for mackerel when it lost stability and rolled over. Seven of the 12 crew on board were rescued from the water a few hours later. Survivors suffered from hypothermia and were taken to hospital. Pollution from the fuel tanks was spotted around the overturn vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 88 meter long, 2864 dwt cargo vessel Elland sank off Durankulak, Bulgaria. The Elland had departed from Constanta with a cargo of plywood bound for Izmir when it became disabled due to an engine failure. While the crew attempted repairs to restore power, the cargo shifted. The Elland began to list 15 degrees to starboard with the list increasing the following hours. The crew sent out a distress call fearing the Elland may capsize. The 11 crew abandoned ship into the vessel’s lifeboat and were later rescued by the passing cargo vessel M. Izmir. The Elland eventually capsized and sank in 50 meters of water. No reports of injuries. An oil film was spotted where the vessel sank. Reports state the Elland had 10 tons of fuel on board at the time.
