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Preparations for salvage work underway
On Nov 23, the port authorities in Santa Cruz have begun operations to refloat the 'Yakisa', 'Barracuda' and 'Alborada', which sank this week in the port of Caleta Paula as the result of an extraordinary windstorm that affected the region, with gusts exceeding 180 kilometers per hour.. In Comodoro Rivadavia, the wind reached speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour at times. A team of professional divers assessed the condition of the ships underwater, confirming that no spills or leaks of hydrocarbons were detected. A salvage company was preparing a refloating plan that was to be submitted to the Argentine Naval Prefecture for approval. Once the plan has received approval, the operation to return lift vessels was expected to begin immediately.
Storm wreaks havoc in Pagagonia
Winds exceeding 150 kilometers per hour on Nov 17, 2025, wreaked havoc in various cities in Patagonia. In the Caleta Paula Port in the city of Caleta Olivia, three artisanal fishing vessels, the 'Yakisa', 'Barracuda' and 'Alborada I' sank. In Puerto Deseado, due to the extreme winds and heavy swells, and two moored vessels were damaged. Two security guards onboard were rescued. There were no reports of injuries. A visual inspection found there were no signs of oil pollution. The vessels had been ordered to be moored to avoid the impact of the severe storm. However, the fishing vessels were exposed to heavy swells and strong crosswinds causing them to lose stability, end up capsizing and partially sinking. In the port of Puerto Deseado, the 'Atlántico I', belonging to the Pesquera del Atlántico company of the Profand Group, was broken lose and alliding with the squid fishing vessel 'Soho Maru No. 68', owned by the Argenova S.A. The stern of the 'Atlántico I' had impact with the starboard side bow of the 'Soho Maru No. 68' repeatedly, tearing a hole above the waterline. While awaiting a decrease in wind intensity, constant monitoring is being maintained to ensure the safety of the personnel on board, the mooring crew, and the staff of the companies involved. Once weather conditions permit, the vessels, currently under a fishing ban, will be repositioned to prevent further damage and ensure a safe and effective solution to the situation. The “Madre Teresa de Calcuta,” moored in one of the shipyards of Rawson, listed and took on water as a result of strong winds, causing it to partially sink. The Naval Prefecture was notified of the situation, and when the wind has subsided and the tide is low, they will attempt to pump out the water to right the artisanal boat. Report with photo and video: https://revistapuerto.com.ar/2025/11/temporal-deja-barcos-hundidos-en-caleta-paula-y-danos-en-puerto-deseado/ https://www.clarin.com/videos/temporal-fuerte-oleaje-hundieron-barcos-pesqueros-santa-cruz_3_1Wlar7iu7V.html https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2025/11/18/continuan-los-fuertes-vientos-en-la-patagonia-santa-cruz-extrema-precauciones-y-la-alerta-en-chubut-bajo-de-categoria/ https://www.lateclapatagonia.com.ar/95054-el-dia-despues-en-chubut-y-santa-cruz-los-destrozos-y-danos-son-millonarios https://www.diariohuarpe.com/nota/santa-cruz-al-menos-tres-barcos-hundidos-en-el-puerto-por-vientos-de-120-km-h-2025111718460 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2au0SweHz8
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