On October 13, the 23 meter long fishing vessel Myri (MMSI: 224040430) became disabled in the Balearic Sea off Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Spain. The Myri had gone adrift and alerted authorities. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Saiph (MMSI: 224556340) to assist. The Salvamar Saiph took the Myri under tow and proceeded to the port of Alcudia. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of September 22, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Bahía De Águilas (MMSI: 224138680) became disabled in the Balearic Sea six miles south of Calafell, Spain. The Bahía De Águilas became disabled when a net entangled in the propeller. The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 15 meter long search and rescue Salvamar Polaris (MMSI: 224007110) to assist. The Salvamar Polaris towed the Bahía De Águilas to Vilanova. No reports of injuries to the 8 crew members, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of June 30, the 31.5 meter long, 387 dwt tugboat Cala Gullo (IMO: 9791509) sank in the Balearic Sea at the port of Barcelona, Spain. The Cala Gullo was assisting the 330 meter long, 134869 dwt container ship Cape Sounio (IMO: 9727625) in maneuver to turn the vessel around to depart from the terminal when the vessels collided. The bow of the container ship struck the tug causing it to list over and sink. The Cape Sounio was undamaged, but the Cala Gullo sank. The three crew onboard the tug were rescued by a pilot boat.
Authorities report there were no injuries and no pollution released. Reports state the Cala Gullo would be refloated. The Cape Sounio was allowed to proceed on its voyage to La Spezia. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.