Collision off Vigo Spain

Collision off Vigo Spain

BALTIC_BREEZE

The 185 gt fishing vessel Mar de Marin collided with the 164 meter long, 12466 dwt car carrier Baltic Breeze in the Vigo river off Vigo, Spain.  The trawler had turned into the path of the Baltic Breeze causing the collision.  The Mar de Marin sank three minutes later.  Five crew were able to make it to a life raft and were rescued.  The other 5 men on board perished.  The fishing vessel rests in 52 meters of water.  Reports state the Baltic Breeze was allowed to proceed on to Algeria.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Santa Elena

Santa Elena

SANTA_ELENAThe 3286 dwt cargo vessel Santa Elena allided with the bunker tanker MT-32 on the Azov Sea at Temryuk, Russia.  The Santa  Elena was being moved between berths when it struck the MT-32.  The MT-32 suffered damage to its starboard wing, main deck railings and its anchor winch was torn off.   No damage to the Santa Elena. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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TIANTAI

TIANTAI

Photo: ccamlr.org
Photo: ccamlr.org

The 75 meter long,1884 gt fishing vessel Tiantai was reported lost in the southern Indian Ocean near the location 60 00.96S 102 18.12E.  The vessel was most likely fishing for the Patagonian toothfish off Antarctica when it encountered severe weather with seven meter waves and 70 kph winds.   The vessel’s emergency beacon alerted authorities who dispatched aircraft to find the fishing vessel.   However the search was called off after spotting only debris in the area.  Any crew who made it to a life raft could not survive in the freezing conditions.  Reports state the official registration for the Tiantai was in doubt and the vessel may have been involved in illegal fishing.

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