Cargo ship aground, breached, at Vale Knights port, Cape Verde – Maritime Bulletin

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General cargo ship DEIMOS ran aground while leaving Vale Knights port, island of Fogo, Cape Verde, in the morning Nov 13. Engine failure is believed to be the cause. The ship is partially in load, she offloaded part of cargo of cement at Vale Knights, the rest destined for Sao Nicolau island. As of 1645 UTC Nov 13, the ship was still aground, tug PRAIA MARIA approaching port to assist refloating, she was dispatched by maritime authorities from Praia, Santiago island. DEIMOS hull is probably breached, in fuel tank area, as locals report some fuel traces on water.
General cargo ship DEIMOS, IMO 8500898, dwt 4319, built 1986, flag Panama, manager ARABELLA ENTERPRISES, Las Palmas (EQUASIS).