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O Busi

O Busi

O Busi

The 20 meter long fishing vessel O Busi caught fire off Cedeira, Spain. The started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly got out of control. The fire spread through out the ship and soon the superstructure was engulf in flames. Unable to fight the blaze, the crew of the O Busi sent out a distress call requesting assistance.

Spanish authorities were contacted and dispatched a nearby helicopter which was conducting an exercise in the area. Before the helicopter arrived, all eight crew of the O Busi abandoned ship into the vessel’s liferaft. The helicopter reached the scene and hoisted all eight men to safety. No reports of injuries, but the master of the O Busi were taken to hospital on shore.

The O Busi remained adrift as it continued to burn.  Patrol boats and lifeboats arrived on scene later the same day to see if the fishing vessel could be taken under tow, but reports state the vessel burned to the waters edge.

O Busi

Sicilia

Sicilia

Sicilia
Photo: diariodeibiza.es

The 186 meter long, 7000 dwt r0-r0 passenger ferry Sicilia allided with the pier at Ibiza, Spain. The Sicilia had arrived from Barcelona in bad conditions. As the ferry maneuvered to dock, strong winds pushed the ferry to strike the pier. The Sicilia was able to moor later and allow passengers to disembark.

Sicilia
Photo: diariodeibiza.es

The Sicilia sustained hull damage at the starboard stern. The vessel was holed above the waterline. No reports of injuries to the crew or the 9 passengers on board at the time of the incident.

The Sicilia was pulled out of service for repairs. Reports state the ferry would be repaired in a few days.

Gure Uxua

Gure Uxua

Gure Uxua
Photo: twitter

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Gure Uxua became disabled off Cariño, Spain. The fishing vessel had  suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the lifeboat from the Salvamento Maritimó responding. The lifeboat arrived on scene and towed the Gure Uxua safely back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.