Allision in Puerto Deseado
On November 17, a severe storm with 150 kilometer wind gusts struck the port of Puerto Deseado, Argentina. The 43 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Atlántico I (IMO: 9882657) broke free of its mooring in Puerto Deseado and struck the moored 37 meter long, 191 dwt fishing vessel Soho Maru No. 68 (IMO: 9195004). The stern of the Atlántico I was slammed into the starboard hull near the bow of the Soho Maru No. 68. The two vessels would repeatedly struck each other resulting in heavy damage. The Soho Maru No. 68 sustained structural damage with a hole in it’s port side hull 2 meters above the waterline. The Atlántico I had sustained damage to its stern with part of its stern rail destroyed.
Reports state there were no reported injuries. Authorities were monitoring the vessels until conditions improved and would allow the vessels to be reposition to a more secure location.
