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Nuevo Salmón

Nuevo Salmón

Nuevo Salmon

On the early morning of August 29, the 28 meter long, 90 dwt fishing vessel Nuevo Salmón (IMO: 8903600) sank in the Atlantic Ocean 150 miles from the Azores. The Nuevo Salmón sprung a leak the night before. The crew attempted to contain the water ingress, but after a short time they realized the flooding could not be stopped. The fishing vessel requested assistance before the vessel sank. Reports stated the nearby 162 meter long, 13201 dwt reefer CS Standard (IMO: 9438509) safely rescued the 11 crew of the Nuevo Salmón. The crew was later transported by helicopter to São Miguel in the Azores. No further details reported.

CS Standard

A Fervenza

A Fervenza

A Fervenza
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the morning of August 29, the 10 meter long fishing vessel A Fervenza (MMSI: 224329790) sank in,  the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Vilán, Spain. The A Fervenza was fishing north of Cape Vilán when it sprung a leak.  The water ingress could not be controlled causing the fishing vessel to lose stability and capsized.

Salvamar Altair

The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted by the vessel’s emergency beacon . They notified nearby fishing vessels in the area to assist while dispatching a helicopter and the 21 meter long rescue vessel Salvamar Altair (MMSI: 224013350) to the scene. The vessel Zeus was nearby and rescued all  2 survivors. By the time the Salvamar Altair reached the area, the A Fervenza had completely sunk. The crew of the A Fervenza were transferred to the Salvamar Altair who took them to Camariñas. No reports of injuries. Authorities stated there had been some pollution and debris found where the A Fervenza sank.

 

Catalina Godó

Catalina Godó

Catalina Godó
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On August 22, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Catalina Godó (MMSI: 224000390) became disabled in the Gulf of Roses 20 nautical miles southeast of Roses, Spain.  The Catalina Godó had suffered engine problems and requested assistance.  The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched a vessel to standby near the fishing vessel while the crew made repairs. Reports stated the crew of 4 on the Catalina Godó were able to make repairs and proceeded under its own power back to Roses.  No reports of injuires, damage or pollution released.