Severe Weather Expected to Delay Voyages in Western Europe
A very intense low is moving northeastwards over British Isles on October 28 and causing severe weather conditions in the area between Cape Finisterre and Ireland. Expect Storm (perhaps Violent Storm) and sign sea 7-10 meters, maximum wave height around 15 meters October 27-28. In English Channel and in North Sea also risk Storm and high sea. Be prepared for some delayed voyages in western European waters
Prestige Breaking Up
SMIT Salvage has confirmed that the Prestige is currently breaking up in international waters. The Salvage team remains on scene but has had no choice but to disconnect from the stricken vessel. 77,000 tons of heavy fuel oil as cargo. miles west of Cape Finisterre. attempt would have been successful. and Portugal. The crew was evacuated safely, but the master has been arrested by Spanish authorities for allegedly causing environmental damage and delaying salvage. be twice as large as that of the Exxon Valdez.
London Club to Post $3.2M Bail For Prestige Captain
The London P&I Club has agreed to provide the $3.2 million bail required for release of Captain Apostolos Mangouras, master of the Prestige, from the high-security Spanish jail in which he has been incarcerated for more than two months. indeed". this occasion. considerations. personal risk to do his duty in very difficult circumstances. "The level of bail is offensive, in the context of the captain's situation. cornerstone of society. less than a third of the bail required from Capt Mangouras. this occasion. avoided in the future. Spanish coast. London Club.
