Working Conditions Aboard the Arosa-Nueve

On June 9, 2020, the maritime vessel 'Arosa Nueve' sought urgent help for a medical evacuation while navigating in Svalbard, located north of Norway. The request for assistance was promptly addressed by Salvamento Marítimo, which coordinated with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Bodø. The emergency involved a crew member experiencing severe diabetic complications. Thanks to the swift response, the patient was successfully hoisted by helicopter and subsequently transported to Tromsø hospital for necessary medical treatment. This incident highlights the importance of prompt maritime medical support in remote locations.

On June 7, 2019, the Norwegian Coast Guard took action against the fishing vessel 'Arosa Nueve', leading to its seizure under controversial circumstances. The patrol boat 'Sortland' was responsible for escorting the trawler to the port of Tromsø, where it docked at Breivika at 2:40 a.m. During the subsequent investigation, Norwegian authorities questioned the vessel's captain regarding serious allegations of disposing of fish overboard illegally. Although the ship was eventually released following a bail payment, Norway's accusations persisted. The captain maintained that only fish heads were thrown into the sea, prompting the case to be escalated to local police for deeper scrutiny. After meeting the deposit conditions, the 'Arosa Nueve' departed Tromsø on June 9, resuming its journey towards the Svalbard archipelago. For more detailed coverage, visit this Norwegian report: https://www.itromso.no/nyheter/2019/06/07/Spansk-tr%C3%A5ler-mistenkt-for-%C3%A5-dumpe-fisk-19218472.ece.

On June 13, 2018, the trawler 'Arosa Nueve' encountered a mishap, running aground in the Sandnes Sound, situated between the islands of Tromsøya and Kvaløya. Emergency services received the alert at 9:17 p.m., promptly dispatching a patrol boat along with Tromsø's fire department, which arrived on site by 9:40 p.m. A tugboat was en route to assist by 10:10 p.m., as no signs of pollution were detected in the vicinity. Fortunately, by 11:30 p.m., the trawler was safely refloated and made its way to dock at Solstrand in Tromsø. The incident was attributed to a technical malfunction in the vessel's autopilot system. Following standard procedure, both the captain and the first officer underwent drug testing, with results returning negative. For more details and photos of the event, refer to the Norwegian news reports: [Nordlys](https://www.nordlys.no/tromso/bat/sandnessundet/traler-har-gatt-pa-grunn-i-tromso/s/5-34-881300) and [iTromsø](https://www.itromso.no/nyheter/2018/06/13/Tr%C3%A5ler-gikk-p%C3%A5-grunn-i-Hamna-onsdag-kveld-etter-teknisk-svikt-16920893.ece).