During the work to increase the water depth of the Suances bar the 'Barlovento Primero', one of the two dredgers that were working at the mouth of the estuary since May 28, 2018, sank on May 30 at 2.30 p.m. The ship had suffered a water ingress 500 meters off the coast after the dredge pipe broke. Thre crew of three was rescued by the other dredger without suffering injuries. The rescue operation also involved vessels of Salvamento Marítimo Rescue and the Red Cross. The ship turned bottom up, and part of the keel remained visible above the water. The wreck has been marked with a light beacon. For the time being, no oil spills have been detected in the water. Ship traffic in and out of the port has not been affected. The Minister of Public Works, José María Mazón, visited the site in the afternoon. His department has offered helicopter, drones and anti-pollution barriers if necessary. Spanish report with photos: www.eldiariomonta...
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31 May 2018 - 11:21
Dredger sank off Suances
During the work to increase the water depth of the Suances bar the 'Barlovento Primero', one of the two dredgers that were working at the mouth of the estuary since May 28, 2018, sank on May 30 at 2
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31 May 2018 - 11:21
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