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Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On the morning of March 17, the 44 meter long fishing vessel Pico Tresmares (IMO: 9098658) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 860 nautical miles off La Serena, Chile. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly grew out of control. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze but were unsuccessful.  All 19 crew would later abandoned ship into life rafts. The Pico Tresmares would later capsize and sink. Reports state the crew were later rescued by another fishing vessel. No reports of injuries.

Spar Indus

Spar Indus

Spar Indus
Photo: Chile Navy

On the early morning of November 13, the 200 meter long, 63,800 dwt bulk carrier Spar Indus (IMO: 9734991) ran aground in the Gulf of Arauco some 3.5 nautical miles off Punta Cochinos, Santa Maria Island, Chile. The Spar Indus was en route to Cabo Froward (Coronel) from Santos, Brazil when is stranded.

Authorities dispatched a response team to scene to determine the status of the vessel and begin an investigation into the incident. Divers found the Spar Indus in stable condition, no oil pollution had been released and all 21 crew were uninjured.

Tugs were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier which was finally refloated early on November 14. The Spar Indus then proceeded around the north end of Santa Maria Island to the Bay of Coronel where it anchored.

 

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma
Photo: twitter

On April 25, the 62 meter long, 1563 dwt cargo vessel Lago Icalma allided with the barge Rano Aroi II in Hanga Roa Bay, Easter Island. The Lago Icalma was at anchor when the barge Rano Aroi II arrived on scene to begin lightering operations.  The barge struck the against the Lago Icalma breaching the hull and rupturing a fuel tank. Diesel fuel was released into the water.  Local authorities arrived on scene and placed booms around the hull, but some pollution washed ashore.  Reports state absorbent materials were used to collect most of the diesel fuel from the shoreline.   The crew of the Lago Icalma transferred fuel from the damaged tank and was able to seal the breach.  No reports of injuries.