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Boramar

Boramar

Boramar
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On July 24, the 21 meter long passenger ship Boramar caught fire off Illa da Toxa, Spain.  A short time after the Boramar left port, the catamaran suffered an explosion and resulting fire.  Within seconds flames consumed the vessel forcing all 48 passengers and three crew to jump into the sea.  Nearby boaters responded to the scene and pulled the survivors from the water. Spanish authorities responded to the scene with fire fighters and ambulances.  Two medical helicopters, patrol boats and fire fighting vessels arrived to provide aid to the survivors and help extinguish the fire. 

Boramar
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Some 38 persons sustained injuries with a small number suffering from severe burns.  Reports state five persons were taken to hospital for treatment.  Reports state all 51 on board were accounted for and there were no fatalities. Reports state the Boramar superstructure and hull was completely destroyed before the fire was brought under control.

The cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.  The Boramar had only been put into service a week ago.  Some reports have stated the catamaran had struck a small flat-bottom boat resulting in an explosion.  Others witnesses say the explosion and fire started near the galley on the Boramar which may have been caused by a rupture in a pressurized gas cylinder. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero
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On May 30, the 43 meter long, 468 dwt suction dredger Barlovento Primero suffered water ingress and sank off the port of Suances, Spain. The Barlovento Primero was dredging near the entrance to the port when it suffered water ingress in the engine room.  The master and two crew members on board started the pumps to bring the flooding under control, but the pumps were quickly overwhelmed. The three men abandoned ship to another dredge that was next to the Barlovento Primero.

Barlovento Primero
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In just 20 minutes, the Barlovento Primero partially submerged with just a part of the bow hull above water. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a response team to the scene. They found no signs of pollution released.  A beacon was placed over the site to alert other vessels of the obstacle. The Barlovento Primero completely sank the the following day.  Reports state an action plan is being created to remove the fuel off the Barlovento Primero to prevent any environmental damage.

Cap Horizon

Cap Horizon

Cap Horizon
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The 41 meter long fishing vessel Cap Horizon became disabled off Cabo de Gata, Spain. The Cap Horizon was headed for Concarneau when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Spanish authorities were alerted and dispatched a vessel to the scene. Before rescuers arrived, the crew of the Cap Horizon were able to restart the engine. Authorities arrived and escorted the Cap Horizon to Almeria where it docked. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.