Fishing vessel MAR DA GALEGA issued distress signal at 0843 LT Nov 30, reporting to MRCC Lisbon fire in engine room. Vessel with 6 crew was off Penuche, Portugal. Two fishing vessels, a tug and a life boat from rescue station took part in rescue and salvage. Engine room was sealed and presumably fire fighting system was switched on, but fire wasn’t extinguished. 4 crew were transferred to rescue vessels, 2 remained on board. MAR DA GALEGA was taken on tow to be towed to Peniche port.
Fishing vessel MAR DA GALEGA, IMO 9139098, GT 191, built 1996, flag Portugal.
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Fishing vessel MAR DA GALEGA, fire in engine room
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