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The shipwreck occurred around 8:00 am, when a vessel began taking on water and eventually capsized. The eight fishermen who were on board were rescued alive.
The causes behind the incident are still unknown.
The causes behind the incident are still unknown.
The article reports that Portugal, specifically the Madeira archipelago, is experiencing adverse weather conditions due to the depression “Regina.” The worst of the storm has passed, but a yellow warning remains for rough seas with waves up to 5 meters on the northern coast of Madeira and Porto Santo, and up to 4.5 meters on the southern coast. The Port Authority of Funchal has issued alerts for strong sea agitation and wind, with wind speeds reaching force 7 (51-62 km/h). Authorities advise maritime owners and the public to take precautions, such as securing vessels, avoiding coastal areas, and refraining from recreational fishing near cliffs and exposed zones. The weather forecast includes very cloudy skies, snow, and strong north winds, indicating ongoing challenging conditions in the region.
Repairs to the damage caused by the rough sea conditions cannot be carried out immediately.
Repairs to the damage caused by severe wave action cannot be carried out immediately.
The entire Portuguese coast is under an orange warning due to maritime agitation. The warning is expected to be raised to red in the north of the country from 21:00 until Saturday. CNN Portugal journalist João Mira Godinho assesses the situation in Faro.
The vice‑president of the Figueira da Foz port community says that, without maritime rescue assets, Portugal projects an image of insecurity to major European shipowners.
The absence of a network of salvage and emergency tugs in Portugal, unlike in Spain, runs counter to the country’s maritime vocation, the vice-president of the Figueira da Foz port community said today.
The vice-president of the port community of Figueira da Foz argued that a country 'that calls itself Atlanticist and was once a maritime power' should have state-owned salvage tugs.
IPMA upgraded the warning to red for the islands in the Western and Central groups of the Azores because of rough seas, with waves forecast up to 10 metres high.
The vice-president of the Figueira da Foz port community describes the situation as 'the storm of storms'. 'We are here on the verge, and I'm not exaggerating, of a tragedy occurring,' he warns.
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Forecasts indicate waves reaching up to five metres north of the island and four and a half metres to the south. Authorities warn of precautions to be taken in coastal areas and at sea.
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For years José Festas was a firm and respected voice in advocating for the safety of fishermen.
