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Esteiro

Esteiro

Esteiro
Photo: lanueva.com

On September 9, the 38 meter long fishing vessel Esteiro caught fire off Bahia Blanca, Argentina. The fire ignited in the stern of the trawler and quickly grew out of control. The crew attempted to put out the blaze, but the fire quickly engulfed the Esteiro.  The vessel sent out a distress call with the nearby fishing vessel Atrevido coming to their aid. All 17 crew of the Esteiro were evacuated safely to the Atrevido.  The fire consumed the vessel’s superstructure before fire fighting vessels could arrive on scene.

A patrol boat did attempt to extinguish the blaze, but the Esteiro superstructure was so badly damaged the vessel suffered water ingress and developed a list to starboard. The Esteiro eventually sank before it could be taken under tow back to port. No reports of injuries.

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Antaeus

Antaeus

Antaeus
Photo: letelegramme.fr

On September 6, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Antaeus caught fire while in the port of Douarnenez, France. The fire started in the galley of the trawler injuring one of the crew. The local fire brigade was alerted and was able to extinguish the blaze an hour later. The crewman was taken to hospital for treatment.  Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Mersey

Mersey

Mersey
Photo: dalane-tidende.no

On September 1, the 27 meter long fishing vessel Mersey became disabled off Egersund, Norway. The trawler requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding. The lifeboat took the Mersey under tow and proceeded to Egersund. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.