What Crew Members Say About A.idefix

On the morning of March 14, 2025, at precisely 8:30 a.m., a serious maritime incident occurred in the bay of the Port of Callao when the tugboat 'Westport' (IMO: 7810026) collided with the container ship 'A Idefix'. The impact breached the hull of the tugboat, causing it to list severely to the starboard side before capsizing and sinking stern-first within moments. Six crew members aboard the 'Westport' sustained injuries during the mishap. The Callao Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) was promptly notified and coordinated with the port captain's office to respond to the emergency. A Zodiac boat was dispatched to the scene to assist in rescue operations. Injured personnel were transported to the War Dock, where ambulances were ready to provide medical support. Out of the six injured crew members, two were taken to local health facilities via a municipal ambulance, while the remaining two were aided by units from the Peruvian Navy and the National Emergency Medical Service (SAMU). As investigations commenced, members of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) secured the area to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident, with the Peruvian Navy also set to conduct an inquiry. A tragic discovery was made when the body of a young man, approximately 25 years old, was located in the waters near the collision site. The First Office of the Sixth Corporate Provincial Criminal Prosecutor's Office of Callao, along with forensic personnel, recovered the body, which was subsequently taken to Plaza Grau. An autopsy has been mandated by the on-duty prosecutor to ascertain the cause of death, alongside fingerprinting efforts for identification. It is important to clarify that this unfortunate incident involving the body is seemingly unrelated to the aforementioned accident; it appears to involve a swimmer. In response to the potential environmental impact of the incident, an anti-pollution plan has been activated, with containment booms deployed in the vicinity to mitigate possible contamination. The Callao Port Authority is taking the necessary steps to manage the situation effectively. For further coverage, you can check out these reports with photos and videos: [Infobae](https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/03/14/coalicion-de-buque-y-remolcador-en-el-mar-del-callao-dejo-varios-trabajadoers-heridos/) and [Panamericana](https://panamericana.pe/24horas/locales/437664-accidente-costas-callao-choque-buque-remolcador-deja-seis-tripulantes-heridos).

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