On MAy 29, the work started to refloat the 'FR Pearl' in Artvin's Hopa district. It was planned to tow to the ship Hopa Port, and in preparation of this it was turned around. The works, however, could not be completed due to technical reasons, and will be restarted in the coming days. Report with photo: https://www.yildizhaber.com.tr/karaya-oturan-yuk-gemisini-limana-cekme-calismalari-tamamlanamadi-143133-haberi
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SALVAMAR MINTAKA
The sailboat 'Pilona' suffered a breakdown on the afternoon of May 29, 2024, about three nautical miles from Masnou. The 'Salvamar Mintaka' was mobilized by the RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Barcelona. It took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the port of Barcelona. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1796105619948122581
SALVAMAR LIBERTAS
On May 30, 2024, the motor boat 'Mi Linda Morena' requested assistance off Santa Ponça with two people on board. They were unable to recover the anchor. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Libertas'', which was able to recover the anchor.
MSC KATYA R.
On the afternoon of May 25, 2024, there was an oil spillage in the Panama Canal at the lock gate from the 'MSC Katya R' during its southbound transit, en route from Cristobal to Guayaquil. One of the lanes of the Miraflores locks remained closed for ship traffic following the incident. The facilities of the Miraflores Visitor Center remained closed on May 27 due to the work being carried out in the upper chamber of the locks. The container ship remained in the lock. The Captain and chief engineer were arrested. The ship remained in Balboa from May 26-May 29 at 3 p.m. UTC and moored at Panama Anchorage in pos. 08° 52.89' N 079° 29.91' W. Photos: https://x.com/AyusoValue/status/1795842319603917245/photo/1
SALVAMAR GIENAH
On May 30 the pleasure boat 'Perseo' was disabled and adrift due to an engine failure and requested assistance half a mile from Punta de Velilla. The CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Gienah', which took the boat in tow and safely pulled it to Motril. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1796243418328527234