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Day: March 26, 2017

Scan Viking

Scan Viking

Scan Viking
Photo: periodicodeibiza.es

The 36 meter fishing vessel Scan Viking was disabled 30 miles off the coast of Ibiza, Spain. While en route to Alicante from Palma, the live fish carrier suffered a power blackout when its main engine failed.  Adrift in bad weather, the Scan Viking contacted authorities in Palma for assistance.

Authorities dispatched the rescue boat Guardamar Caliope which arrived on scene a few hours later.  The rescue boat was able to pass a towline over to the Scan Viking and headed towards Ibiza. After eight hours of a difficult tow in adverse weather, the Guardamar Caliope brought the Scan Viking back into port of Ibiza. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Palatine

Palatine

Palatine
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 196 meter long, 14565 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Palatine allided with a quay at Santander, Spain. The Palatine was attempting to berth at Santander when it struck the quay suffering a 11 meter long gash in the hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Palatine was escorted to a shipyard at Astander where it will undergo repairs. Reports state the vessel may remain in the shipyard for over a week before repairs can be completed.

Palatine