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Fishing vessel disabled off El Musel
On March 19, 2025, short before 10 p.m. the Gijón Coordination Center received a call or assistance from the 'Costa da Barca', which was disabled seven nautical miles north of El Musel, after its fishing gear had got entangled in the propeller, and it was unable to steer. The tug Alonso de Chaves ( IMO: 8411164) and the SAR boat 'Salvamar Rigel' were immediately mobilized. On March 20 at 2:45 a.m., the fishing vessel was safely berthed at the Rendiello dock in Gíjon. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1902694788912103630
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.
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