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Container Ship Collision Partially Sinks Tugboat at Barcelona Port

Port de Barcelona has initiated salvage efforts under its emergency alert system following the partial sinking of a tugboat during routine departure maneuvers.

Overview

  • At 11:00 a.m., the container vessel MSC Cape Sounio struck the tugboat Cala Gullo at the Hutchinson Ports BEST terminal.
  • All three crew members of the Cala Gullo were rescued unharmed after the collision.
  • Port de Barcelona activated its Plan Interior Marítimo alert to assess potential fuel leakage.
  • A subsequent inspection confirmed there was no fuel spill and no environmental contamination.
  • Salvage teams are now working to refloat the partially submerged tugboat near the Bocana Sur entrance.