The Longda: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On February 5, 2023, the fishing vessel Adventure experienced a catastrophic explosion in its engine room while navigating approximately 53 nautical miles south of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. The incident prompted an urgent medical evacuation for the chief engineer, who sustained severe burns due to the explosion. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene to airlift him to a hospital in Las Palmas. In response to the emergency, the salvage tug Miguel de Cervantes was sent to assist, successfully taking the Adventure under tow. As of 0100 UTC on February 6, the tug was approximately 22 nautical miles from Maspalomas, with an expected arrival time in Las Palmas set for 1100 the same day.