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Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno
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On the morning of December 17, the 95.5 meter long, 710 dwt high speed ro-ro ferry Volcán de Teno (IMO: 9221346) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos, Canary Islands. The vessel was halfway between the ports when it suffered problems with one of its engines. Proceeding at reduced speed under its own power in moderate seas, the Volcán de Teno diverted to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel arrived at the port assisted by 2 tugboats.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Ventumar

Ventumar

Ventumar

 

On December 12, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Ventumar (MMSI: 224167590) became disabled in the Balearic Sea approximately 8 nautical miles east of Valencia, Spain.  The Ventumar had its propeller entangled in a net.  The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó responding. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 20 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Pollux (MMSI: 224019770) which took the Ventumar under tow back to the port of Valencia. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Salvamar Pollux

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.