On Sep 17 a cayuco was troubled 10 nautical miles from El Hierro. The 'Guardamar Calíope' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. After the crew had managed to locat the boat, it was accompanied to the port of La Restinga, where 68 people safely disembarked.
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CORMORANT
On the afternoon of Sep 3, 2024, the 'Cormorant' raised the Dutch flagged crane barge 'Jowi', 300 ts (ENI-No.: 02330037), which had sunk on the morning of Aug 31 in the western foreport of Terneuzen for reasons still unknown. Multraship was tasked to salvage the pontoon. A diving survey was started during the afternoon, after which a plan of action was drawn up. The 'Multrasalvor 4' and the 'Cormorant' of Multraship were deployed to carry out the task. Photos: https://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2024/09/cormorant-heeft-jowi-boven/
BRP TERESA MAGBANUA
The Philippines on Sep 14 withdrew the 'Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701)' from the Sabina Shoal due to adverse weather conditions, depleted supplies of daily necessities, and the need to evacuate personnel requiring medical care. Its presence in the waters had been further complicated by the structural damage to the vessel resulting from the deliberate ramming by the China Coast Guard on Aug 31. The 'Teresa Magbanua' had operated since April around Sabina Shoal. In June, Chinese coast guards armed with swords and knives attacked Philippine vessels in the contested waters, resulting in injuries and one soldier losing a thumb. A month later, China's largest Coastguard vessel dropped anchor in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and in August, China had deployed 40 vessels to block the delivery of supplies to soldiers stationed in Sabina Shoal. Meanwhile the 'Teresa Magbanua' had been outnumbered by more than 50 Chinese ships. The ship was now sailing back to its homeport with its mission accomplished. Once the vessel was resupplied and repaired, and its crew recharged, the vessel would be ready to resume its mission alongside other assets from the Philippines' Coast Guard and Armed Force. Another vessel will immediately take over. Report with photos: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4166096-photo-shows-partially-repaired-hull-as-philippines-vessel-withdraws-after-illegal-stay-in-xianbin-jiao
FELICITY 8
The 'Felicity 8' ran aground approximately 200 meters from the shoreline off Barangay Tilik in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Sep 15, 2024, with 13 crew members on board. The ship arrived at Tilik Port from Cabangan, Zambales, to discharge its cargo of sand and gravel. Shortly after the departure at 05:40 a.m., the vessel encountered an unexpected situation when a fishing banca crossed its path. Despite the crew's efforts to avoid the collision, the vessel ran aground in shallow waters. The vessel temporarily anchored and in response, the crew initiated deballasting procedures on both port and starboard sides in an attempt to refloat the vessel. The Coast Guard Sub Station (CGSS) Lubang, while conducting a routine mobile patrol, observed the vessel anchored and confirmed its location. A subsequent boarding and inspection was conducted by the CGSS Lubang and revealed no signs of an oil spill, though it was noted that the vessel's bow was grounded. Immediate coordination efforts were made with the Captain of the m/v 'Banton Pearl' and the fishing banca 'Orene' to assist in towing the vessel to deeper waters. Despite these efforts, the towing operation was unsuccessful. On the morning of Sep 16, CGSS Lubang personnel assisted a hired diver in conducting a hull inspection of the 'Felicity 8', which showed no leakage but revealed a flattened area on the opposite side of the port beam. The Captain was therefore advised to renew expired documents, including the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate and seaworthiness certification from MARINA. Additionally, CGSS Lubang personnel, along with the Marine Environmental Protection Response Team, informed local fisherfolks to avoid fishing in the vessel’s passage to ensure safety at sea.
TOKYO BAY
The 'Tokyo Bay', en rotue from Navegantes to Santos, was in allison with the ferry 'FB 30' which was docked at the maintenance pier of the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, on Sep 16, 2024, at 1.15 p.m. The allision occurred as the cargo ship was maneuvering to enter the port channel. The container ship had left Santa Catarina and was bound for DP World Santos, when it veered too far out of the navigation channel and scraped the ferry with its starboard side. It managed to dock without any major problems after the incident. There were no injuries, and the operation of the crossings between Santos and Guarujá was not affected. The cause of the collision and the damage were being investigated by maritime authorities. Reports with photo and video: https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja/?hidemenu=true https://www.poder360.com.br/brasil/navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-no-porto-de-santos-assista/ https://atarde.com.br/brasil/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja-1287318