On the evening of November 14, the 15 meter long fishing vessel PW82 Isabella became disabled in the Irish Sea some 26.5 miles southwest of St. Ann’s Head, Wales. The PW82 Isabella had suffered mechanical issues sent out a distress call. The Angle RNLI launched a lifeboat and would reach the disabled fishing vessel a few hours later. The lifeboat would take the PW82 Isabella under tow and proceed back to port. After 7 hours, the vessels reached Milford safely the following morning. No reports of injuries to the 7 crew on board, damage or pollution released.
On the night of October 26, the 96 meter long catamaran ro-ro passenger ferry Manannan (IMO: 9176072) sustained damage on the Irish Sea. The Manannan departed from Liverpool bound for Douglas, Isle of Man on its final voyage for the season loaded with passengers and vehicles. As the high speed ferry proceeded down the Mersey, there was indications of a rough crossing. Winds were blowing over a force 7 (~35 mph) and the forecast of waves heights of 2.7 meters. Even with precautions taken and conditions still within operational limits of the Manannan, the rough seas resulted in damaging vehicles on the car deck. Damages to the individual vehicles were not disclosed, but reports state some 40 vehicles sustained some damage. Majority passengers on board suffered sea sickness and some reports of minor injuries.
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When the Manannan arrived in Douglas, some passengers were taken by ambulance. Due to the pounding of the sea, the vehicles on the car deck had dislodged and could not be offloaded immediately. Passengers would have to wait to the following morning before they could pickup the vehicle and get an assessment on damages. Reports stated that conditions on the Irish Sea were far beyond the forecasted. No indication that any further inquiries will be taken on the incident.
On the early morning of October 22, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Radoche Tercero (IMO: 8968519) suffered water ingress in the Irish Sea some 55 nautical miles southwest of Castletown, Ireland. The flooding, possibly caused by a hull breach, could not be controlled by the vessel’s pumps. The Radoche Tercero sent out a distress call before abandoning ship. The Irish Coast Guard dispatched vessels along with the nearby 36 meter long fishing vessel Puenteareas Uno (IMO: 9194189) responded. The Puenteareas Uno safely rescued all 12 crew members of the Radoche Tercero and transport them to Castletown. No reports of injuries. Reports on October 22 stated the Radoche Tercero had later sunk.
