Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Cala-Gullo

The tugboat 'Cala Gullo,' which tragically sank in the Port of Barcelona on June 30, has been successfully refloated after a month-long effort. The incident occurred during the maneuvering of the container ship 'Cape Sounio' as it was positioning to enter the port's southern entrance. A dedicated recovery operation began on July 26, utilizing multiple floating bags and a mobile crane. By July 31 at 3 p.m., the upturned tug was back on the surface, with the previously capsized wreck having been relocated in a submerged condition to the Príncep d'Espanya Jetty (Princess of Spain Dock). For more details, you can check out the full report with photos here: https://www.puentedemando.com/reflotado-el-remolcador-cala-gullo-un-mes-despues-de-su-hundimiento-en-el-puerto-de-barcelona/

On June 29, 2025, the tugboat 'Cala Gullo' met a tragic fate in the Port of Barcelona when it collided with the container vessel 'Cape Sounio' (IMO: 9727625) at approximately 11 a.m. Fortunately, all three crew members aboard were promptly rescued without any injuries by the port pilots using a pilot boat. The incident unfolded during a maneuver alongside the container ship as the tug was providing assistance while the 'Cape Sounio' was departing from the Hutchison Port Best terminal. After the collision, the 'Cala Gullo' began to list perilously before sinking stern first, leaving only its bow tip above the water's surface. Following the accident, the container ship departed the port on July 1, setting its course for La Spezia with an estimated time of arrival on July 2. In response to the incident, the Maritime Interior Plan (PIM) was activated to monitor for potential oil spills, although investigations later confirmed that no leaks occurred. Efforts to refloat the sunken tug have begun, ensuring that the incident will not have lasting negative effects on the busy port operations. For further details, you can view the report with accompanying photos at the following links: https://infopuertos.com/un-remolcador-se-hunde-en-el-puerto-de-barcelona-tras-una-colision-con-un-buque-de-msc/ and https://portalportuario.cl/remolcador-termina-hundido-tras-impacto-con-portacontenedores-en-puerto-de-barcelona/