A Dutch-flagged Cargo Ship Lost Its Helm Off The Central Coast Of Portugal And Is Awaiting Tugboat Rescue.
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On January 26, a Dutch-flagged cargo ship lost its helm off the central coast of Portugal and was awaiting tugboat rescue. According to Maritime Executive, the general cargo ship "Ekberg," operated by Royal Wagenberg, ran aground while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.
The 89-meter-long cargo ship, carrying pulp to Germany, reported helm failure just miles from the coast.
Port Authority official Paul Mariano told reporters that the ship was "maintaining its course by reversing," a move he described as "counterproductive," but the only feasible solution given the captain's need to navigate the rough seas.
A cargo ship lost its helm off the central coast of Portugal and awaited rescue. (Image unrelated to the text.
13 deaths worldwide involving EU ships in 2024
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In 2024, there were 13 fatalities in maritime accidents worldwide involving EU-registered ships, with all these fatalities only occurring in the territorial seas of EU countries. There were also 9 fatalities in accidents within the EU territorial seas involving ships registered outside the EU.
Between 2020 and 2024, on average, 19 people died worldwide each year in maritime accidents involving EU-registered ships.
This information comes from data on maritime safety published recently. The article presents a handful of findings from the more detailed Statistics explained article on maritime accident fatalities in the EU.
Source dataset: tran_sf_marv
Among the 13 fatalities worldwide in accidents involving EU-registered ships in 2024, 7 happened in the Atlantic Ocean, 5 in the Mediterranean Sea and 1 in
Tugs Rush to Aid Cargo Ship That Touched Bottom and Lost Rudder
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Port officials blamed a failed dredging for putting sand in the ship channel and causing the problems (Royal Wagenborg file photo)
A drama is playing out along the central Portuguese coast as a cargo ship reportedly lost its rudder as it departed and is now awaiting assistance off the coast. Portuguese officials ordered the port closed and warned of the dangers while also citing a failed dredging effort in the entrance channel to the Figueira da Foz port.
According to the briefing, the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Eikborg (3,592 dwt) operated by Royal Wagenborg
Un pesquero gallego iza en sus aparejos el cadáver de un marinero frente a las costas de Argentina
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Faro de Vigo
Sucedió este miércoles en aguas internacionales
El cuerpo es de un ciudadano indonesio
Arrastreros y poteros fuera de la ZEE argentina en el área de la milla 201 / EJF
Un pesquero gallego localizó este miércoles el cadáver de un marinero en aguas internacionales frente a la costa de Argentina, según ha podido confirmar FARO en distintas fuentes de la flota. El hallazgo se produjo durante el primer lance del aparejo, donde estaba enganchado el cuerpo. Las mismas fuentes han indicado que el varón era asiático, «con toda seguridad» indonesio; no constaba ningún aviso de desaparición de un tripulante en la zona.
El barco gallego, que porta pabellón español y tiene casi 60 metros de eslora, continúa en