Las Palmas – Shipwreck Log

Manisa Greta

September 16, 2024 Paul Hancock

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.

La Richardais

July 22, 2018 Paul Hancock

The 180 meter long, 40481 dwt bulk carrier La Richardais became disabled in the North Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands. The La Richardais was 1 mile away from the port of Las Palmas when it suffered engine failure. The bulker requested assistance with the search and rescue vessel Miguel de Cervantes responding. The SAR vessel took the La Richardais under tow to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Oleg Naydenov

April 15, 2015 Paul Hancock

On April 11, the 136 meter long, 3372 dwt factory fishing vessel Oleg Naydenov caught fire while berthed in Reina Sofia, Las Palmas, Canary Islands. The fire started in a boiler in the engine room while the vessel was preparing to leave for Mauritania. Local firefighters initially brought the fire under control, but were not able to fully extinguish the blaze. Authorities decided to tow the Oleg Naydenov out of the port fearing the trawler could explode damaging other vessels in the port. A salvage vessel and tug towed the Oleg Naydenov 30 miles east of Gran Cararia. Hoping the fire would burn itself out, the Oleg Naydenov was left adrift off the island. However, the fire intensity damaged the hull and the Oleg Naydenov sank on April 14 in 2400 meters of water some 15 miles off the coast of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. No reports of injuries. The Oleg Naydenov had some 1400 tons of fuel on board at the time of the fire. Authorities hope most of the fuel burned in the fire, but some was still on board when it sank.