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Portuguese Fishing Vessel Towed to Vigo After Breakdown off Costa da Vela

Authorities dispatched the tug María Pita after the crew failed to restore propulsion in strengthening winds.

Overview

  • Six crew reported a mechanical problem around 19:04 while sailing from Marín to Vigo near the north mouth of the Ría de Vigo.
  • The Gardacostas vessel Valentín Paz Andrade held position alongside the Artur e Teresa until the tow was initiated.
  • Salvamento Marítimo said around 21:00 that the vessel was under tow to the port of Vigo, with O Berbés as the destination.
  • The patrol boat Mar de Galicia was notified for support but ultimately did not participate in the operation.
  • The 33‑meter Artur e Teresa, built in 1991, operates surface longline gear, has about 150 m³ fish capacity, and CIAT records list La Paloma Portugal as the owner.