The 32 meter long, 79 dwt fishing vessel Mar Nosso capsized and sank off Navia, Spain in the Bay of Biscay. The vessel was fishing for mackerel when it lost stability and rolled over. Seven of the 12 crew on board were rescued from the water a few hours later. Survivors suffered from hypothermia and were taken to hospital. Pollution from the fuel tanks was spotted around the overturn vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 101 meter long cargo ship Luno went ashore in the Bay of Biscay and broke-up along the breakwater at Anglet, France. The Luno was en route in ballast to a nearby port when it suffered engine failure. The cargo ship was driven ashore by heavy seas when it smashed into the breakwater. Two helicopters responded to the scene lifting 12 crewmen to safety. No reports of injuries. The seas continued to pound the Luno until it eventually broke-in-two. The bow pushed up on the beach while the stern section later capsized and sank. Some 120 cubic meters of fuel oil was on board the Luno. Reports state some fuel was release, but the amount of pollution was minimal.
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The crew of the 315 dwt offshore crew vessel Esnaad 715 abandoned ship in the Bay of Biscay off La Coruna, Spain. The crew alerted the Spanish MRCC that the vessel was in danger of sinking after encountering 10 meter waves. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene and was able to hoist the 5 crewmen to safety. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel was still afloat.
