Sunken Russian fishing vessel found at a depth of 2,700m, off Gran Canaria

Thursday, April 23rd 2015 - 09:19 UTC

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Russian flagged fishing vessel “Oleg Naydenov” was found by a remotely operated vehicle 15 miles south of Gran Canaria, at a depth of 2,700 meters, Minister of Development Ana Pastor Julian informed. At first, it had been reported that the ship, which sank last week, could be at about 2,400 meters deep. Read full article

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golfcronie
At what point did the Spanish Authorities realise that 500 tons of fuel will leak into the Ocean. Even when sunk it will eventually give up its fuel, rust will rupture the tanks never mind the water pressure at those depths. What was wrong with putting the fire out and then taking off the fuel, is it not possible?
Apr 23rd, 2015 - 10:44 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
The Spanish port authorities are very good at stopping British visitors and pissing them off with their crap attitude.

Not so good at putting fires out it seems.

500 tonnes of 'oil' doesn't sound much for a trawler that size. 'Oleg Naydenov' is not listed in the known vessels on Marine Traffic so I cannot easily check her specifications.
Apr 23rd, 2015 - 02:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
@2. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/details/ships/shipid:351069/mmsi:273526800/imo:8607309/vessel:LEG0NAYDENOV
Apr 23rd, 2015 - 05:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
@ 3

Thanks for that: the name is ONE word! DOH, that's trusting MP.

Pity no details on ship systems.
Apr 23rd, 2015 - 06:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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