Korean and Spanish Trawlers Collide in Heavy Fog

By J. Brock (FINN)

A collision between Korean and Spanish trawlers took place in Port William in the Falkland Islands at approximately 1545 on Thursday, 31 August 2003. Heavy fog in the area contributed to the accident which happened as the Korean Trawler was coming to Stanley for a fishing licence and as the Spanish Trawler was heading for the fishing ground.

Thus far, it is not thought that anyone was hurt during the incident. Oneof the vessels, LOITADOR, is alongside FIPASS with a big gash in the bow section near the anchor.

More information will be published when it becomes available.