Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Severn-Sea

On May 22, 2021, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) initiated survey activities at the site where the fishing vessel 'Nicola Faith' sank off the North Welsh coast. This effort involved collaboration with the salvage vessel 'Severn Sea,' which is set to raise the sunken ship using a specially engineered barge crane. This operation aims to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the vessel. The MAIB's underwater surveys are crucial in collecting additional evidence as preparations continue for the raising of the wreck, pending favorable weather conditions. The 'Nicola Faith' mysteriously disappeared on January 27, 2021, resulting in the tragic loss of its skipper, Carl McGrath, aged 34, along with crew members Ross Ballantine, 39, and Alan Minard, 20. The bodies of the three men were later recovered, and the wreck was located on April 13, approximately 1.9 nautical miles from Rhos Point, intriguingly just 177 meters away from its last recorded position. The timing of the salvage operation will depend significantly on weather and tidal conditions. For further insights and visual updates, you can view the detailed report and photographs here: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/statement-issued-nicola-faith-survey-20656318