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Collision off Vigo Spain

Collision off Vigo Spain

BALTIC_BREEZE

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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Santa Ana

Santa Ana

Photo: elcorreogallego.es
Photo: elcorreogallego.es

The 35 meter long fishing vessel Santa Ana ran onto the rocks off the shore of Erbosa Island near Cabo Peñas, Spain.  The fishing vessel had been fishing for mackerel in the area when it crashed onto the rocks during the early morning hours.  The Santa Ana quickly flooded and sank.  The master, who was at the helm at the time, was able to abandon ship.  He was rescued by the nearby fishing vessel Maresco.

Santa-Ana 2

The remaining eight crew on board were trapped below decks in their cabins.  Two bodies were later recovered by rescuers.  Patrol boats along with aircraft searched the area finding part of the hull and life rafts, but no sign of the missing crew.

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Esnaad 715

Esnaad 715

Photo: farodevigo.es
Photo: farodevigo.es

The crew of the 315 dwt offshore crew vessel Esnaad 715 abandoned ship in the Bay of Biscay off La Coruna, Spain.  The crew alerted the Spanish MRCC that the vessel was in danger of sinking after encountering 10 meter waves.  A helicopter was dispatched to the scene and was able to hoist the 5 crewmen to safety.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel was still afloat.

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