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Loamar Segundo

Loamar Segundo

The 108 gt fishing vessel Loamar Segundo sank in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde Islands.   The eleven member crew sent out a distress call before abandoning ship into the vessel’s two life rafts.   The Spanish MRCC requested assistance from nearby vessels to aid in the rescue effort.    The 183 meter long, 50667 dwt tanker Navig8 Loucas responded and headed to the scene.   The tanker safely rescued all 11 crew and proceeded to Las Palmas.   No reports of injuries.

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