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.
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.
On the early morning of March 2, the 16 meter long workboat Ardentia Lagoa (MMSI: 224053260) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands. The vessel alerted authorities it had lost power and required assistance. Authorities from Las Palmas dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) which was able to take the Ardentia Lagoa under tow. The vessels proceeded safely back to port at Las Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
