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Armana

Armana

Armana
Photo: SAMSA

On the night of October 13, the 41 meter long, 389 gt fishing vessel Armana (IMO: 5024611) caught fire on the South Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles south of Gansbaai on the Western Cape, South Africa. Unable to contain the blaze and fearing the 62 year old fishing vessel was likely to sink, the 20 crew on board abandoned the fishing trawler into 2 life rafts. The nearby fishing vessel Ludwani was able to safely rescue all 20 crew without incident.

Armana
Photo: SAMSA

Authorities state the Armana remained afloat until the following day when it finally sank.  The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has launched an investigation into the incident. The source of the fire was not reported.

Manisa Greta

Manisa Greta

Manisa Greta
Photo: SALVAMENTO MARÍTIMO

On the night of September 13, the 108 meter long, 8046 dwt cargo vessel Manisa Greta became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The Manisa Greta had departed from Mindelo when it suffered an engine breakdown in stormy seas. Salvamento Maritimo dispatched the tug Miguel de Cervantes which was able to connect a line and bring the Manisa Greta under tow. Harbour tugs took over the tow several hours later and proceeded into Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. More reports on x.com.

Manisa Greta
Photo: SALVAMENTO MARÍTIMO

 

Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

On July 22, the 53 meter long, 2004 gt fishing vessel Argos Georgia sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 200 miles east of the Falkland Islands. The Argos Georgia had been fishing for Patagonian toothfish when it suffered water ingress.  Unable to control the flooding, the 27 crew on board the Argos Georgia alerted authorities the vessel was sinking the crew were forced to abandon ship. r The crew struggled to launch life rafts as high winds and waves reaching 8 meters high continued to lash against the Argos Georgia.

After receiving the distress signal, authorities launched a search and rescue mission. Patrol vessels along with nearby fishing vessels began a search for survivors from the Argos Georgia. Reports state the patrol vessel Lilibet, fishing vessels Robin M Lee, and Puerto Toro searched the area along with multiple aircraft begun searching the area for life rafts.  Rescuers were able to rescue some 14 of the 27 crew which were later taken to hospital for assessment.  Nine bodies were also recovered during the operation. The remaining four missing crewmen were presumed deceased. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.