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Volcan de Taburiente

Volcan de Taburiente

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The 130 meter long, 1894 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry Volcan de Taburiente caught fire while off Los Cristianos,  Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.  The ferry had departed for La Gomera with 319 passengers along with a various vehicles when a fire broke out in one of the trucks below deck.  Authorities were contacted who dispatched helicopters to the scene.  The crew used the ferry’s  fire suppression system to fight the blaze.  Using water and foam,  the system was able to extinguish the blaze.   Reports state several passengers were treated for minor injuries.  The ferry was able to proceed under its own power to Los Cristianos.  The ferry will undergo inspection for damage.

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Mar Nosso

Mar Nosso

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The 32 meter long, 79 dwt fishing vessel Mar Nosso capsized and sank off Navia, Spain in the Bay of Biscay.  The vessel was fishing for mackerel when it lost stability and rolled over.  Seven of the 12 crew on board were rescued from the water a few hours later.   Survivors suffered from hypothermia and were taken to hospital.  Pollution from the fuel tanks was spotted around the overturn vessel.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Collision off Vigo Spain

Collision off Vigo Spain

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The 185 gt fishing vessel Mar de Marin collided with the 164 meter long, 12466 dwt car carrier Baltic Breeze in the Vigo river off Vigo, Spain.  The trawler had turned into the path of the Baltic Breeze causing the collision.  The Mar de Marin sank three minutes later.  Five crew were able to make it to a life raft and were rescued.  The other 5 men on board perished.  The fishing vessel rests in 52 meters of water.  Reports state the Baltic Breeze was allowed to proceed on to Algeria.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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