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Siempre Cacharelos

Siempre Cacharelos

Siempre Cacharelos
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On August 26, the 15 meter long fishing vessel Siempre Cacharelos capsized and sank in the Bay of Biscay off the Navia, Spain.  The fishing vessel had it’s rig snagged on a rock which caused the vessel to spin and lose stability.  The six crewmen on board were able to jump into the water before the vessel capsized.  The crew held onto the hull and flotsam for 45 minutes until they were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel.  The men were taken to Ḷḷuarca where they received treatment at the local hospital.  Reports state the men were in good shape after the incident.

Mar Nosso

Mar Nosso

Mar Nosso 2

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.

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Luno

Luno

Photo: aqui.fr
Photo: aqui.fr

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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