Working Conditions Aboard the Canarias-Express

The 'Canarias Express', which found itself drifting approximately 2.4 miles off Lobos Island in the Strait of La Bocayna, was successfully towed to safety thanks to the efforts of the SAR vessel 'Guardamar Polimnia' (IMO: 9541679). Mobilized by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas, the Guardamar Polimnia prevented the ferry from drifting perilously close to the coastline. Subsequently, the tug 'VB Achamán' (IMO: 8615617) from the Boluda Towage fleet was dispatched to assist in towing the disabled ferry to the port of Arrecife. The operation concluded successfully with the 'Canarias Express' arriving at the port on June 10 at 4:50 p.m. UTC. For further details, including photos and videos of the incident, visit the full report: https://www.puentedemando.com/primer-incidente-del-buque-con-ro-canarias-express-tras-el-cambio-de-bandera-a-portugal/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK2DDtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvJSy2AIN19m1gUOAOalmXv0TbtmDxWs9M5IIWPVqAg7hTdfH-J_6Jq0BRnk_aem_vCC3JPbSOQkV1Zdnvm65vw and https://x.com/i/status/1932440046637830169.

On June 10, 2025, the ferry 'Canarias Express' encountered an engine failure while making its journey from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Arrecife, Lanzarote. This unfortunate incident occurred north of Isla de Lobos, a location situated between the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (Lat. 28.8017, Lng. -13.8350). The vessel was reported to be adrift and in a precarious position. Responding swiftly to the emergency, the Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel 'Guardamar Polinmia' (IMO: 9541679) was dispatched from Arrecife after receiving the alert at 7:49 a.m. local time. Additionally, the tug 'VB Achaman' (IMO: 8615617), based in Puerto del Rosario, was en route to assist the stranded ferry at maximum speed. Fortunately, conditions at the scene remained relatively calm, and it’s important to note that the 'Canarias Express' was not transporting any hazardous materials during the incident.