The 134 meter long cargo vessel Frio Antwerp caught fire while berthed at the port of Marin, Spain. The fire started from a forklift at the bottom of the third cargo hold. The fire sent out dense smoke with filled different parts of the Frio Antwerp. Local firefighters were requested and were able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire only damaged the forklift and the vessel was undamaged.
The fishing vessel Pastor Carrillo caught fire off Almeria, Spain. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The three crew on board were rescued by another fishing vessel, Cañada Soriano. No reports of injuries. Reports state the fire was later extinguished, but the fishing vessel was heavily damaged and later sank before it could be towed back to port.
The 106 meter long, 6250 dwt cargo vessel Kelly C ran aground in the Eo near the port of Ribadeo, Spain. The Kelly C was departing from Ribadeo when it ran aground on a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Eo Estuary is known to be difficult to navigate due to silting which is the most likely cause of the grounding.