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Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero
Photo: eldiariomontanes.es

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
Photo: eldiariomontanes.es

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
Photo: twitter

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.

Lusitania Primero

Lusitania Primero

Lusitania Primero
Photo: farodevigo.es

On March 2, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Lusitania Primero sank in the port of Vigo, Spain. The Lusitania Primero had been moored alongside another longliner when it suffered a broken pipe in the stern. The crew on board attempted to get the water ingress under control, but they were not able dewater the vessel.  The crew requested assistance with the local fire brigade responding. The firemen tried to dewater the vessel as well, but the rate of water ingress was too much and the fishing vessel partially sank. No reports of injuries.

Authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution.  Divers were requested to help remove any diesel fuel from the vessel’s tanks.