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Victoria I

Victoria I

Victoria I
Photo: twitter

The 25 meter long fishing vessel Victoria I ran aground near the entrance to the port of Mar de Plata, Argentina. The shrimper had been struck by a large wave while entering the port causing the vessel to have its propeller fouled by a net. Adrift in large swells, the crew of the Victoria I attempted to drop anchor, but the fishing vessel was blown onto the nearby beach.  The crew of 11 attempted to refloat the vessel, but large waves during low tide had swamped the Victoria I causing it to list to starboard. Local authorities were alerted and assisted in evacuating the crew of the vessel. Reports state salvage operations have begun with a tug assistance.

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Almak

Almak

Almak
Photo: fremover.no

The 41 meter long fishing vessel Almak ran aground near Tomasjordnes, Tromsø, Norway. Local authorities were contacted and found the master of the Almak was intoxicated. A local tug was requested and was able to refloat the trawler a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Johannes Dirk

Johannes Dirk

Johannes Dirk
Photo: KNRM

On October 24, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Johannes Dirk – DK17  became disabled off Lauwersoog, Netherlands. The trawler had gotten its propeller fouled by a fishing net and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby fishing vessel Vier Gebroeder arriving on scene. The Vier Gebroeder began to tow the Johannes Dirk through the Wesgat when the KNRM lifeboat arrived and took over the tow. The lifeboat safely towed the Johannes Dirk to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries or pollution released.