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Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the morning of December 29, the 13 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Monteveo caught fire in the Bay of Biscay some 8 miles from Playa Franca Rivadeva, Spain. The four crew on the Nuevo Monteveo abandoned ship into a life raft as the fire swept through the fishing vessel.  Fortunately, all were rescued by the nearby 9 meter long fishing vessel Eva Dos (MMSI: 224224340) who transported them to San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain. An ambulance was waiting for the crew, but the crew were reported to be in good condition with only sustaining minor bruises.

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: coperibadesella.com

The Salvamento Maritimó would dispatched the 15 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Castor (MMSI: 224007650) to assist in fighting the fire on the Nuevo Monteveo.  The fire would be extinguished a short time later.

The Nuevo Monteveo sustained severe damage from the blaze with much of the superstructure gutted.  No further details reported.

 

 

Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

On November 25, the 88 meter long, 3680 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Goole (IMO: 9126687) became disabled in the Bay of Biscay near Chaussée de Sein, France. The Wilson Goole was headed to Pasajes from IJmuiden with a cargo of steel when it suffered a partial engine breakdown. Due to the worsening weather conditions, the Wilson Goole alerted French authorities who dispatched the 80 meter long, 1811 dwt rescue tugboat VB Abeille Bretagne (IMO: 9308687) to standby near the stricken cargo vessel. The Wilson Goole diverted to Brest at reduced speed escorted by the VB Abeille Bretagne. The vessel would reach the safety of Baie de Douarnenez where it undertook repairs.

Abeille Bretagne

The following day, the Wilson Goole was able to complete repairs and resume its voyage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Storm I

Storm I

Storm I
Photo: puentedemando.com

On the evening of September 22, the 101 meter long, 6961 dwt cargo vessel Storm I (IMO: 9212448) became disabled  in the Bay of Biscay off the Ferrol estuary near Cape Prioriño Chico, Spain. The Storm I had just exited the Ferrol estuary bound for Aveiro when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Unable to restart the engine, the crew requested assistance. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the tugs María de Maeztu (IMO: 9429091), Ibaizabal Cinco (IMO: 9261097) and Punta Redonda Uno (IMO: 9752230)  and took the cargo vessel under tow to outer port of Caneliñas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the crew was able to make repairs and the Storm I was able to proceed on its voyage on September 24.