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Fishing vessel towed to A Coruña
On Oct 19, 2024, the 'Costa da Barca' with eight crew members on board requested towing assistance to A Coruña after the fishing gear had got entangled in the propeller 15 nautical miles north of Sisargas. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR vessel 'SAR Gavia', which took the ship in tow and safely pulled it to the port of A Coruña.
Medevac off Estaca de Bares
On June 19, 23024, the 'Costa da Barca', which was located 17 nautical miles north of Estaca de Bares in the Bay of Biscay, requeste the medical evacuation of a crew member. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 401, which hoisted the victim and transported him to the Alvedro airport for further medical attention.
Trawler towed to Cariño
On April 10, 2024, the 'Costa da Barca' got the fishing gear entangled in the propeller and was disabled and adrift 10 nautical miles northnorthwest of Cape Ortegal. The ship requested assistance, and the SAR vessel 'Salvamar Shaula' was mobilized by the CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo. It took the trawler in tow and safely pulled it to Cariño. Report with photo: https://twitter.com/salvamentogob/status/1778127799015879081
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