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Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Alborada
Photo: pescare.com.ar

On November 17, 3 fishing vessels would sink in the South Atlantic Ocean in the port of Caleta Olivia, Argentina. A severe storm struck the area with heavy swells and wind gusts reaching 120 kilometers per hour. The 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Yakisa (Registration 03168), 9.89 meter long fishing vessel Barracuda (Registration 02645) and the 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Alborada I (Registration 03129) capsized and sank at their moorings in port.

The vessels had been ordered to be moored to avoid the impact of the severe storm.  However, all 3 fishing vessels were exposed to heavy swells and strong crosswinds causing them to lose stability.  The fishing vessels would end up capsizing and partially sink.

Authorities reported that the 2 security guards onboard were rescued.  There were no reports of injuries. A visual inspection found there were no signs of oil pollution.

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Atlantico I
Photo: evistapuerto.com.ar

On November 17, a severe storm with 150 kilometer wind gusts struck the port of Puerto Deseado, Argentina. The 43 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Atlántico I (IMO: 9882657) broke free of its mooring  in Puerto Deseado and struck the moored 37 meter long, 191 dwt fishing vessel Soho Maru No. 68 (IMO: 9195004).  The stern of the Atlántico I was slammed into the starboard hull near the bow of the Soho Maru No. 68.  The two vessels would repeatedly struck each other resulting in heavy damage.  The Soho Maru No. 68 sustained structural damage with a hole in it’s port side hull 2 meters above the waterline. The Atlántico I had sustained damage to its stern with part of its stern rail destroyed.

Reports state there were no reported injuries. Authorities were monitoring the vessels until conditions improved and would allow the vessels to be reposition to a more secure location.

 

 

Noruego

Noruego

Noruego
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the afternoon of October 16, the 28 meter long fishing vessel Noruego (IMO: 8649486) caught fire in the South Atlantic off Angola. The fire started at the stern of the trawler and quickly spread through the superstructure. The four crew were unable to extinguish the blaze as flames reached meters high and smoke could be seen from miles away. Many local vessels came to the aid of the Noruego, but they were unable to extinguish the fire.  Reports state the 4 crew were rescued. One crew member suffered burns and a broken leg during the incident.

Noruego

Reports state the Noruego burned to the the waters edge. The Noruego was built in 2003 in Norway. The vessel had been recently converted from fishing swordfish to octopus.