On the night of Sep 21, 44 migrants were rescued by the crew of the 'Salvamar Macondo' and transferred to Arguineguín on Sep 22 a 12:30 a.m. (Canary Islands time). The 'Salvamar Adhara' accompanied a cayuco to La Restinga, where 133 people disembarked, on Sep 22 after midnight.
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GUARDAMAR URANIA
On Sep 22, the 'Guardamar Calíope' accompanyied a cayuco, with about 100 people on board, to La Restinga. They arrived at port at 4:45 p.m. (Canary Islands time). During the same afternoon, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' arrived in Arrecife with 99 people of sub-Saharan origin that it had rescued from two boats (51 from the first and 48 from a second).
SALVAMAR MACONDO
On the night of Sep 21, 44 migrants were rescued by the crew of the 'Salvamar Macondo' and transferred to Arguineguín on Sep 22 a 12:30 a.m. (Canary Islands time). The 'Salvamar Adhara' accompanied a cayuco to La Restinga, where 133 people disembarked, on Sep 22 after midnight.
SIROCCO
On March 27, 2023, the 'Sirocco' broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal in Louisiana and drifted down the Mississippi River, alliding with a moored barge. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation revealed that the incident occurred due to excessive tension on the forward mooring lines, which exceeded the winches’ brake capacity in strong river currents.The NTSB emphasized the critical importance of proper mooring techniques, stating, “To reduce the risk of a vessel breakaway, it is important for vessel crews to understand the forces that act on a vessel when it is moored into a strong current at a dock.” The investigators recommended continuous monitoring and adjustment of mooring lines, especially as vessels load cargo and sit lower in the water.The NTSB also stressed the importance of preparedness, advising vessel masters to develop breakaway response plans and implement additional safety measures. These include keeping propulsion systems on standby and having anchors ready for immediate use: "Vessel masters should also consider incorporating additional safety measures such as keeping propulsion, thrusters, and steering systems on short standby and having anchors ready for immediate use (even if not required by the loading facility), and should be familiar with how to request tug support on short notice.” While no injuries or pollution were reported, the incident resulted in an estimated $5 million in damages to the bulk carrier, the barge, and the Mosaic Uncle Sam dock.
SALVAMAR AL NAIR
On Sep 22, the 'Guardamar Calíope' accompanyied a cayuco, with about 100 people on board, to La Restinga. They arrived at port at 4:45 p.m. (Canary Islands time). During the same afternoon, the 'Salvamar Al Nair' arrived in Arrecife with 99 people of sub-Saharan origin that it had rescued from two boats (51 from the first and 48 from a second).