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Kingfisher

Kingfisher

Kingfisher
Photo: knrm.nl

The 23 meter long, 122 gt fishing vessel Kingfisher became disabled near Den Helder, Netherlands. The trawler had departed from a nearby shipyard when it suffered engine failure.  The crew requested assistance with the Den Helder KNRM lifeboat dispatched to the scene.

The lifeboat reached the Kingfisher and was able to attach a towline. Another lifeboat from Oudeschild arrived to assist steering the trawler into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the crew were able to make repairs and continue on its voyage.

Guita U

Guita U

Guita U
Photo: twitter

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Guita U became disabled in the port of Tarragona, Spain. The fishing vessel had lost maneuverability just off the pier in the port and was in danger of colliding with another vessel. The crew contacted the Salvamento Maritimo who dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The rescue boat pulled along side the Guita U and help direct it to the pier. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Myntevik

Myntevik

Myntevik
Photo: NSSR

The 19 meter long fishing vessel Myntevik ran aground near Stokkøya, Norway. The Myntevik had grounded on a steep slope and developed a heavy list to port.  The two crew alerted authorities who dispatched a rescue helicopter and a NSSR lifeboat to the scene. The two crew put on the survival suits and prepared to be evacuated. A helicopter arrived first, but the crew elected to wait for the lifeboat.

Later when the lifeboat arrived on scene, it was able to quickly pull the Myntevik free assisted by the rising tide. The trawler sustained some damage and required a tow back to Stokkøya. The lifeboat pulled the Myntevik back to port where divers inspected the fishing vessel. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.