Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Fv-Pepe-Barreiro

The fishing trawler 'Pepe Barreiro' has been immobilized at the Astilleros J.M. Armada shipyard in Vigo for a fortnight as of June 23. The vessel continues to tilt towards the starboard side due to complications encountered during its attempted placement on the slipway. Specifically, a malfunction occurred with the bilge—the structure that supports the ship—resulting in its failure. Thankfully, the incident has not led to any injuries or environmental spills, yet the situation persists as the vessel awaits resolutions from the respective insurance companies of both the ship and shipyard. For more details, see the full report with images at Faro de Vigo.

On June 9, the fishing trawler 'Pepe Barreiro' experienced a significant incident at the J. M. Armada shipyard, located in Teis. During a scheduled maneuver to lift the vessel out of the water for its annual maintenance, the trawler began to list precariously to its starboard side. The mishap occurred as the shipyard utilized a slipway trolley to transport the 'Pepe Barreiro' from the water, but a mechanical failure led to a break in the bilge — the support structure meant to secure the vessel during this operation. As the tide receded, the ship became lodged on the shipyard ramp, leaving its stern positioned perilously close to the waterline. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental incidents resulting from this event. In response, both the shipyard and the appropriate regulatory authorities initiated precautionary measures to ensure safety in the area and mitigate any potential risks. Technicians promptly began evaluating various alternatives to stabilize the trawler and complete the maintenance task safely. Throughout the incident, the Maritime Authority maintained vigilant oversight of the situation. The 'Pepe Barreiro' arrived at the Teis facilities earlier that morning for its routine checks and repairs. For further details, you can view the report which includes photographs and video testimonials here: [Vigo Al Minuto Report](https://www.vigoalminuto.com/2026/06/09/un-pesquero-queda-atrapado-y-escorado-en-el-astillero-tras-romperse-el-sistema-de-apoyo/) and [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHap2bICYeA&source_ve_path=MjE0Mjgz&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atlantico.net%2F).

In a significant legal proceeding, the Master of the fishing vessel 'Pepe Barreiro' has pleaded guilty to charges of illegal fishing at Bandon District Court on September 7, 2024. The vessel was apprehended at Castletownbere port just a day prior, on September 6, following a thorough inspection carried out by Sea-Fisheries Protection Officers from the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). During the inspection, officers uncovered serious violations including the failure to record Common Sole in the fishing logbook, the retention of undersized Crawfish onboard, and neglect in properly stowing Sole and Megrims. Additionally, there was no appropriate stowage plan available that documented the presence of Common Sole. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of regulatory bodies to enforce sustainable fishing practices and protect marine resources.