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Sylvia M

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

On December 3, the 29 meter long, 149 gt tugboat Sylvia M (IMO: 6409064) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The Sylvia M was towing the 36 meter long, 217 gt offshore support vessel K-Marine IV (IMO: 8977687) when it suffered engine problems.  The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted and dispatched the 21 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) along with the 56 meter long, 1190 dwt tugboat Miguel de Cervantes (IMO: 9320116) to assist.  The Miguel de Cervantes took over the tow of the K-Marine IV and proceeded to the port of Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher
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On the afternoon of October 18, the 138 meter long, 12634 dwt cargo vessel Sloman Dispatcher (IMO: 9620657) caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea while berthed in the port of Escombreras in Cartagena, Spain.  Reports state 2 separate fires started on board the cargo vessel. One of the fires started on deck when sparks ignited tarpaulins covering cargo. The other fire started inside the vessel’s hold

The local fire brigade was alerted who arrived to find the crew engaged trying to contain the fires. The firefighters combined their efforts with the crew and had the fire extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries. Damage to the vessel was reported to be minimal.

Myri

Myri

Myri

On October 13, the 23 meter long fishing vessel Myri (MMSI: 224040430) became disabled in the Balearic Sea off Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Spain. The Myri had gone adrift and alerted authorities. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Saiph (MMSI: 224556340) to assist.  The Salvamar Saiph took the Myri under tow and proceeded to the port of Alcudia. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.