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Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno
Photo: puentedemando.com

On the morning of December 17, the 95.5 meter long, 710 dwt high speed ro-ro ferry Volcán de Teno (IMO: 9221346) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos, Canary Islands. The vessel was halfway between the ports when it suffered problems with one of its engines. Proceeding at reduced speed under its own power in moderate seas, the Volcán de Teno diverted to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel arrived at the port assisted by 2 tugboats.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

On December 3, the 29 meter long, 149 gt tugboat Sylvia M (IMO: 6409064) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The Sylvia M was towing the 36 meter long, 217 gt offshore support vessel K-Marine IV (IMO: 8977687) when it suffered engine problems.  The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted and dispatched the 21 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) along with the 56 meter long, 1190 dwt tugboat Miguel de Cervantes (IMO: 9320116) to assist.  The Miguel de Cervantes took over the tow of the K-Marine IV and proceeded to the port of Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

Ray Primero

Ray Primero

Ray Primero
Photo: lavozdegalicia.es

On the early morning of September 20, the fishing vessel Ray Primero sprung a leak 10 nautical miles off A Coruña, Spain. The Ray Primero sent out a distress call stating the vessel had uncontrolled flooding and the crew were abandoning ship into a life raft. The Salvamento Marítimo launched a search and rescue operation with multiple vessels and a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter found the life raft and hoisted all 11 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.

When the search and rescue vessels arrived, they found the Ray Primero still afloat.  Authorities started dewatering efforts while the 22 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Betelgeuse (MMSI: 225986508) and the 40 meter long tugboat María de Maeztu (IMO: 9429091) connected a towing line.  The vessels took the fishing vessel under tow and proceed to A Coruña. The vessels arrived in port safely.

Reports state that minor repairs were done on the fishing vessel. No reports of pollution released.