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Siempre Urbegi

Siempre Urbegi

Siempre Urbegi
Photo: lavozdegalicia.es

On December 9, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Siempre Urbegi sank off Malpica, Spain. The Siempre Urbegi had earlier struck a rock resulting in hull damage and water ingress. The 10 crew were unable to control the flooding and requested assistance before they were forced to abandon ship. The nearby fishing vessel Anzol responded and rescued the 10 crew from the life raft. Four crew sustained injuries and were later taken to hospital. The Spanish Coastguard arrived on scene and found the Siempre Urbegi in 16 meters of water. Divers were able to partially refloat the Siempre Urbegi later the same day to allow the vessel to be towed to Malpica. 

 

Exito

Exito

Exito
Photo: mxak.org

The 117 foot long fishing vessel Exito sank at the entrance of Unalaska Bay near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The Exito had suffered water ingress while 14 miles northeast of Dutch Harbor in 8 foot seas and winds up to 35 miles per hour. The crew requested assistance with 4 nearby fishing vessels responding. The Coast Guard dispatched the Cutter Alex Haley along with a rescue helicopter from Kodiak to the scene.

Exito
Photo: fws.gov

The fishing vessel Afognak Strait was first to arrived on scene and rescued 3 of the 5 crew of the Exito. The three crew had abandoned ship together. The remaining two crew were last seen preparing to abandon ship, but are reported as missing. Reports state one of the missing crew had donned a survival suit, but it was unclear if they had escaped into a life raft. 

Priest Rock
Photo: nooa.gov

A Coast Guard helicopter along with 3 fishing vessels (Commitment, Blue North and Northern Lead) continue to search the area for the two missing crew. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. The Exito had been transporting cargo between Dutch Harbor and Akutan on Akutan Island.

 

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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