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Scan Viking

Scan Viking

Scan Viking
Photo: periodicodeibiza.es

The 36 meter fishing vessel Scan Viking was disabled 30 miles off the coast of Ibiza, Spain. While en route to Alicante from Palma, the live fish carrier suffered a power blackout when its main engine failed.  Adrift in bad weather, the Scan Viking contacted authorities in Palma for assistance.

Authorities dispatched the rescue boat Guardamar Caliope which arrived on scene a few hours later.  The rescue boat was able to pass a towline over to the Scan Viking and headed towards Ibiza. After eight hours of a difficult tow in adverse weather, the Guardamar Caliope brought the Scan Viking back into port of Ibiza. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Sorrento

Sorrento

Sorrento
Photo: bbc.co.uk

On April 28, the 186 meter long, 7150 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sorrento caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea off Dragonera Island, Spain. The Sorrento had departed from Palma with 156 passengers  and crew en route to Valencia when a blaze broke out on the car deck. The fire spewed out plumes of thick black smoke. The crew tried to fight the blaze, but the intensity of the fire and smoke forced an evacuation into the ferry’s lifeboats.  Authorities were alerted and diverted four vessels and helicopters to the scene. Three crew members suffered smoke inhalation and were rescued by helicopter and taken for treatment. Reports state there were over 100 vehicles on board that were destroyed. Authorities were able to tow the burnt out ferry into Valencia. No reports of pollution released.

 

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Maverick Dos

Maverick Dos

The 39 meter long, 44 dwt high-speed ferry Maverick Dos went aground in the Balearic Islands, Spain.   The ferry was operating on a route from Ibiza to Formentera with 21 passengers on board when it went hard aground.   One passenger was slightly injured.   The vessel contacted authorities and 21 passenger and 4 crew were safely evacuated and arrived at the port of La Savina.  Reports state there was some fuel leaked from the Maverick Dos.   The ferry can carry up to a total of  8,400 liters of diesel fuel in two tanks.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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