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Detained tug tried to flee and needed assistance again
The Maritime Authority of Las Palmas has apprehended the 'Sylvia M.' and the towed offshore vessel 'K Marine IV' (IMO: 8977687), which, after being detained on Dec 3, 2025 in the Port of La Luz, attempted to flee. The Maritime Authority will open disciplinary proceedings against the vessel, which could face a fine of up to €180,000 for disobedience. The tug, sailing approximately three nautical miles offshore, had informed the MRCC on Dec 3 that it did not have enough fuel, with one engine out of service and the other operating at half capacity. It also reported that it was towing another vessel and that its towing winch was inoperative. In response, the Maritime Authority instructed Salvamento Marítimo, the oilots, and the Port Authority to manage the vessel's access to port. Salvamento Marítimo deploiyed the 'Miguel de Cervantes' to assist, which managed to secure a towline, and once it was firmly attached, the order was given to enter the port. There, the Maritime Authority inspected the vessel and issued a detention order. At that time, and after several inquiries, it was verified that both the tugboat and the towed vessel were in the process of obtaining Tansanian flag certification. In this regard, on Feb 27, 2026, the flag representative reported that the vessel had completed repairs and was properly certified, pending an inspection by the Maritime Authority to verify the situation and, if necessary, lift the detention order. However, on March 2 at 7:15 p.m., the Maritime Rescue control center detected that the 'Sylvia M' was leaving the port with its towed ship, without using pilotage services. The vessel, in the midst of a severe storm, ignored the Maritime Authority's instruction to return to port with its tow and did not cooperate. The Civil Guard's maritime service was contacted and deployed the patrol boat 'Río Ara' and mobilised the Sasemar tug 'Miguel de Cervantes' (IMO: 9320116). Finally, the vessel 'Sylvia M' returned to port at approximately 3:30 a.m. with propulsion and steering problems, towed again by the 'Miguel de Cervantes' and monitored by the Civil Guard. Report with photo: https://www.abc.es/espana/canarias/detenido-buque-remolcador-fuga-puerto-palmas-20260304153030-nt.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F#goog_rewarded
Tug troubled off Las Palmas
The 'Sylvia M' was towing the offshore vessel 'K Marine IV' (IMO: 8977687) near Las Palmas on Dec 3, 2025, when it experienced engine trouble. The SAR vessel 'Salvamar Nunki' and the SAR tug 'Miguel de Cervantes' were mobilised from the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas. The latter took over the towing of the 'K Marine IV' to the port entrance of Las Palmas. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1997021124400496694
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