The Port Authority of La Palmas in the Canary Islands is responding to a small dredger that ran aground on the coast of La Isleta, on August 16.
Mimar Cinco” was working along the coast when it grounded with a crew of five aboard. Calling for assistance, Salvamento Marítimo deployed a rescue boat that removed the crew from the vessel.
However, salvage operations have been complicated by high tides and strong waves which damaged the hull of the vessel.
What is more, a rescue tug was also sent to refloat the dredger, but was unsuccessful sparking worries for a potential oil spill near the La Isleta coast.
Now, Salvamento Marítimo orders its rescue vessel to return to the site of the accident and as a precaution the Government of the Canary Islands activated its oil spill prevention protocol in case of possible pollution.