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Santa Rita

Santa Rita

Santa Rita
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On the morning of June 26, the 14 meter long fishing vessel Santa Rita (MMSI: 224068130) became disabled in the Bay of Biscay some 32 miles north northwest of A Coruña, Spain. The Santa Rita had its propeller become fouled by fishing gear in its propeller. The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Marítimo dispatching the SAR vessel Salvamar Betelgeuse. The Salvamar Betelgeuse took the Santa Rita under tow and proceeded to the port of Cedeira.  No reports of injuries to the four crew.

María Cristina

María Cristina

María Cristina
Photo: Salvamento Maritimo

On June 10, the fishing vessel María Cristina ran aground in the Atlantic Ocean near Cabo Vilán, Spain. The Salvamento Marítimo reports the two crew on board the María Cristina were rescued by the 10 meter long fishing vessel A Fervenza (MMSI: 224329790) which is proceeding to Camariñas for medical observation. Spanish authorities have dispatched the 21 meter long  search and rescue vessel Salvamar Altair (MMSI: 224013350) to inspect the incident site. No further details reported.

 

MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

On April 19, the 139 meter long, 11816 dwt container ship MSC Talia F  (IMO: 9308601) became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off  Punta Melenara, Spain. The MSC Talia F loaded with containers  had suffered engine failure and went adrift in rough conditions with winds reaching 30 knots and waves reaching 2 meters.

The MSC Talia F contacted authorities requesting assistance. The Salvamento Marítimo deployed the tugboat Heroínas de Sálvora to assist.  The tug was able to take the container ship under tow and proceeded to Port La Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the MSC Talia F was able to make repairs and proceed on its voyage to Nouakchott, Mauritania.