The Patrol Vessel “Serviola” Prevents a Shipwreck in Cape Verde

The crew of the patrol vessel “Serviola”, currently in Praia, Cape Verde, provided technical assistance to the crew of the cargo ship “Laura Corlett” and prevented it from sinking due to a triple hull breach. After 24 hours of hard work, three holes detected by Spanish Navy divers in the hull of the aforementioned ship were sealed, and pumps and personnel were deployed to try to control the situation, with the help of the Port Authority and other resources from the port.

The ship “Laura Corlett”, formerly known as “Santo Antao”, operates coastal traffic in the area. It belongs to Corlett Line Gambia Ltd. and flies the flag of Ethiopia. Built in 1977, it registers 1,475 gross tons and 2,273 deadweight tons, with an IMO Code hull of 7622077.

Photo: Carlos Antonio Pérez Da Silva