What Crew Members Say About C.de-Malaga

Early in the morning on March 16, 2017, at approximately 5 a.m., a maritime incident occurred involving the ferry 'Poeta López Anglada' and the ferry 'Ciudad de Málaga'. The incident took place at berths 4 and 5 in the bustling port of Algeciras. A sudden gust of wind, reaching speeds of 80 km/h, unexpectedly pushed the stern of the 'Poeta López Anglada', causing it to collide with the starboard side of the 'Ciudad de Málaga'. This unfortunate allision resulted in a breach above the waterline on the latter vessel, leading to its temporary withdrawal from service. To address the damage, a steel sheet was welded onto the compromised hull. Subsequently, on March 18 at 8 a.m., the 'Ciudad de Málaga' departed the port and was successfully drydocked in Gibraltar by 9:40 a.m. For further details, including images from the incident, you can visit the Spanish report at: https://www.elestrechodigital.com/destacado/colision-leve-dos-ferrys-puerto-algeciras/

The extensive search operation for a passenger who fell overboard from the ferry 'Ciudad de Malaga' in the Bay of Gibraltar has officially been suspended. The incident occurred on the evening of March 5th, when the passenger reportedly fell while disembarking in Algeciras. In response, a comprehensive rescue effort was launched, involving the Port Authority of Gibraltar, the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP), the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP), HM Customs, the Royal Navy, the Gibraltar Squadron, and the Environment Agency, alongside Spain’s Salvamento Maritimo. Search teams combed the waters approximately 2.2 nautical miles west-southwest of Europa Point. Despite their joint efforts, which extended until 11 p.m. on March 6th, they were unable to locate the missing individual. The collaboration among various agencies exemplifies the commitment to maritime safety, although this search concluded without success.

On March 5, 2017, search operations were launched by the Civil Guard and additional agencies for an individual who tragically fell overboard from the vessel 'Ciudad de Malaga' in the Bay of Algeciras. The coordinated response included helicopters and ships meticulously scouring the waters around Europa Point in hopes of locating the missing person. Authorities are committed to ensuring a thorough search as they work against time in this challenging rescue operation.