Adnoc-715 Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 8, 2014, the Spanish salvage tug 'SAR Gavia' successfully towed the damaged supply vessel 'Esnaad 715' towards safety off the coast of El Ferrol, following a tense journey. The operation began when 'SAR Gavia,' accompanied by the tug 'Ibaizabal Nueve' (IMO: 9546667), advanced near La Coruna. As they approached the outer port of Ferrol, the situation grew precarious as strong waves threatened to ground the vessel near Ares. At approximately 6 p.m., the crew had to shorten the towing line from 700 meters to 200 meters due to challenging sea conditions, with winds clocking in at 35 knots and wave heights reaching a staggering seven meters. Skilled mariners aboard 'Ibaizabal Nueve' faced repeated challenges as the cable broke several times, necessitating multiple attempts to secure the connection. Eventually, they successfully reestablished the towing link about 360 meters from the tip of Segaño. In addition to the efforts of 'SAR Gavia' and 'Ibaizabal Nueve,' the operation saw support from the tug 'Ibaizabal 5,' the vessel 'Eliseo Vasquez,' and the Helimer 209 helicopter. After navigating these tumultuous conditions, 'Esnaad 715' was finally berthed safely at the Fernández Ladreda Pier in the commercial port of Ferrol around 8 p.m. For further detailed coverage and visuals, local Spanish reports are available: [La Voz de Galicia](http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/galicia/2014/02/09/esnaad-715-estuvo-punto-colisionar-ares-efectos-ruth/0003_201402G9P11992.htm), [El Ideal Gallego](http://www.elidealgallego.com/articulo/galicia/atraca-puerto-ferrol-barco-estuvo-deriva-dia-4/20140208213311), and [La Voz de Galicia on Ares incident](http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/ferrol/2014/02/08/temporal-provoca-choque-barco-contra-costa-ares/00031391887613696284244.htm).

On February 6, 2023, at approximately 12:20 p.m., the drifting vessel 'Esnaad 715' was successfully taken in tow roughly 55 miles north of Cabo Ortegal. The operation involved three brave individuals, consisting of two technicians from the Fene base and a skilled salvor, who were transported via the helicopter 'Helimer 209' and descended onto the unmoored ship at 11:30 a.m. Despite challenging weather conditions, with winds reaching up to 40 knots and towering waves of seven meters, they managed to secure a towing connection with the vessel 'SAR Gavia'. Once the towing wire was established, the team was hoisted back into the helicopter and returned to A Coruña. It is anticipated that towing the 'Esnaad 715' to safety will take around two days. Earlier, the vessel had been monitored through its AIS system; however, it ceased transmitting signals on February 5 due to water ingress caused by shattered windows in the wheelhouse. For additional details, Spanish media coverage includes photos and videos from the scene: [Galicia 24 Horas](http://galicia24horas.es/2014/02/salvamenteo-inicia-el-remolque-del-barco-a-la-deriva), [La Razon](http://www.larazon.es/detalle_normal/noticias/5403987/sociedad/rescatado-el-buque-a-la-deriva-frente-a-la-costa-gallega#.UvSnBFHLuHc), [ABC](http://www.abc.es/sociedad/20140206/abci-galicia-barco-deriva-rescate-201402061731.html), and [Frequency](http://www.frequency.com/video/vdeo-grabado-desde-el-helimer-209/147978078/-/Facebook).

On the morning of February 6, the offshore vessel 'Esnaad 715' found itself adrift approximately 36 nautical miles from the coastline. Despite efforts by Sasemar to secure a tow with the 'SAR Gavia', challenging weather conditions led to the suspension of operations after multiple failed attempts. To enhance rescue efforts, the helicopter Helimer 209 was dispatched to the area, accompanied by a specialized team of four technicians from the Fene special operations base in A Coruña. They aimed to board the stranded vessel when weather conditions showed signs of improvement, with wind speeds reported between 20 and 25 knots and waves reaching 4 to 5 meters. Previously, on February 5, rescue attempts were hampered by dangerous conditions, featuring eight-meter waves and wind gusts of 40 knots. Complicating the situation further, a new storm named Qumaira was forecasted to arrive on February 6, with regional wind speeds expected to escalate to between 80 and 130 km/h throughout the day.