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Ashore at Inhambane

Ashore at Inhambane

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Photo: jornalnoticias.co.mz

Reports state a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Mozambique Channel along the beach between the towns of Massavana and Ligogo, Inhambane, Mozambique. The fishing vessel had travelled from Sofala to Inhambane when it stranded on the beach. The fishing vessel suffered some hull damage after striking a rock offshore. The 16 crew members on board were unharmed from the incident. The Mozambique Maritime Authority has stated an operation was underway to refloat the fishing vessel on the rising tide. No further details reported.

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Photo: jornalnoticias.co.mz
Jade II

Jade II

Jade II

On the early morning of October 16, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Jade II (IMO: 8542767) became disabled in the English Channel some 10 kilometers off Barfleur, France. The Jade II had suffered engine failure while returning from fishing off Fécamp resulting in the trawler going adrift.  The Jade II requested assistance with French authorities dispatching the 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Mona Rigolet (MMSI: 227005130) to assist. With winds reaching 50 km/h and waves reaching 2.5 meters, the lifeboat was able to overcome difficult conditions and establish a towline to the Jade II.  The vessels proceeded safely to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Mona Rigolet

Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud
Photo: thefishingdaily.com

On the early morning of October 14, the fishing vessel Silver Cloud ran aground at the entrance to Loch Inver along the coast of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The Silver Cloud sent out a distress call which was received by the Coastguard. The Coastguard dispatched the RNLI lifeboat from Lochinver to assist.  The lifeboat reached the site and  found all the crew of the Silver Cloud had abandoned ship onto the rocks. The crew were rescued and safely transported to Lochinver.  Reports state the Silver Cloud sustained significant damage. Details were not disclosed about pollution being released.