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Manisa Greta

Manisa Greta

Manisa Greta
Photo: SALVAMENTO MARÍTIMO

On the night of September 13, the 108 meter long, 8046 dwt cargo vessel Manisa Greta became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The Manisa Greta had departed from Mindelo when it suffered an engine breakdown in stormy seas. Salvamento Maritimo dispatched the tug Miguel de Cervantes which was able to connect a line and bring the Manisa Greta under tow. Harbour tugs took over the tow several hours later and proceeded into Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. More reports on x.com.

Manisa Greta
Photo: SALVAMENTO MARÍTIMO

 

Akhisar

Akhisar

Akhisar
Photo: salvamentomaritimo.es

On September 4, the 116 meter long, 8081 dwt cargo vessel Akhisar released pollution while berthed at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The Akhisar was being refueled with bunker oil when there was a leak releasing some 3 tons of low sulfur oil into the water. Authorities report an oil sheen covering some 2.5 kilometers long and over 400 meter wide. Authorities closed several beaches due to the pollution. A response team was dispatched to contain the oil and begin cleaning operations.  No reports of injuries.

The Akhisar was allowed to leave port on September 7 on its voyage to Praia, Cape Verde.

 

Volcán de Teneguía

Volcán de Teneguía

Volcán de Teneguía
Photo: twitter

The 145 meter long, 7341 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Volcán de Teneguía became disabled off Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. The vessel was en route to Santa Cruz from Cádiz when it suffered a fire in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the fire quickly, but the fire had damaged the main engine.  Without power the Volcán de Teneguía went adrift.  Authorities dispatched response vessels to the scene.  The pollution control vessel Miguel de Cervantes arrived on scene and took the cargo vessel under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria where it arrived the following day.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.