Fire on the Factory Ship “Ivan Golubets”, Based in Las Palmas

A fire broke out aboard the ocean fishing vessel “Ivan Golubets” on Friday, July 19, while it was near the port of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, resulting in one crew member dead and significant material damage. The fire started in the stern area, and another vessel from the same owner came to assist and managed to tow it, according to reports.

This vessel, flying the Georgian flag, is based in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Weighing 4,404 gross tons and 1,810 deadweight tons, it measures 104.50 mm in length. Built in 1991, it is owned by Ukrainian interests and is chartered for fishing operations in Mauritania. IMO Code 8859782.

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