Soho-Maru-No.58

The 'Soho Maru 58', owned by the Argenova company and moored in the port of Puerto Deseado, is undergoing an intensive refit process that includes work on the bow, deck, electrical system, and general maintenance, after suffering a two-meter breach in its bow when being struck by the trawler 'Atlántico I', belonging to the Profand company in the storm that battered the region with gusts of up to 150 km/h on Nov 7. The work includes not only the structural repair of the damaged hull, but also work on the deck, a complete overhaul of the electrical systems, painting, and comprehensive maintenance for restoring the vessel to full operational status before the start of the squid fishing season. More than 20 workers were making good progress in the general overhaul beyond the damage. In a week ti will be fully operational. Report with photos: https://www.eldiarionuevodia.com.ar/regionales/santa-cruz-avanzan-con-la-reparacion-de-buque-que-sufrio-una-averia-durante-el-temporal-de-viento-8062/

Winds exceeding 150 kilometers per hour on Nov 17, 2025, wreaked havoc in various cities in Patagonia. In the Caleta Paula Port in the city of Caleta Olivia, three artisanal fishing vessels, the 'Yakisa', 'Barracuda' and 'Alborada' sank. In Puerto Deseado, due to the extreme winds and heavy swells, and two moored vessels were damaged. In the port of Puerto Deseado, the 'Atlántico I', belonging to the Pesquera del Atlántico company of the Profand Group, was broken lose and alliding with the squid fishing vessel 'Soho Maru No. 68', owned by the Argenova S.A.The stern of the 'Atlántico I' had impact with the port side bow of the 'Soho Maru No. 68' repeatedly, tearing a hole of two meters above the waterline, affecting the forward storage area and the main deck, and resulting in significant structural damage. The 'Atlántico I' suffered damage to the starboard stern rail at the level of its quarter deck. Both vessels were moored due to the closed season, located between section 4B (second berth) and section 5A of the port in that town in Santa Cruz province. While awaiting a decrease in wind intensity, constant monitoring is being maintained to ensure the safety of the personnel on board, the mooring crew, and the staff of the companies involved. Once weather conditions permit, the vessels, currently under a fishing ban, will be repositioned to prevent further damage and ensure a safe and effective solution to the situation. The “Madre Teresa de Calcuta,” moored in one of the shipyards of Rawson, listed and took on water as a result of strong winds, causing it to partially sink. The Naval Prefecture was notified of the situation, and when the wind has subsided and the tide is low, they will attempt to pump out the water to right the artisanal boat. Reports with photos and video: https://revistapuerto.com.ar/2025/11/temporal-deja-barcos-hundidos-en-caleta-paula-y-danos-en-puerto-deseado/ https://www.clarin.com/videos/temporal-fuerte-oleaje-hundieron-barcos-pesqueros-santa-cruz_3_1Wlar7iu7V.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2au0SweHz8 https://pescare.com.ar/buques-congeladores-de-gran-porte-amarrados-en-puerto-deseado-sintieron-el-efecto-del-temporal/

Gurning Rahmat, an Indonesian fisherman died on board the 'Soho Maru 58' of natural causes but no one signs the death certificate. Since Dec 3, 2023, at 5 p.m. the body has been on the deck of the ship in Bahia Blanca. The Civil Registry does not issue a death certificate without judicial action and the Federal Justice, and cannot intervene because it has already been proven that the death was for natural reasons. Consequently, the Prefecture - in charge of security in the area - cannot act either as there is no death certificate. Negotiations were currently being made with the maritime agency that operates the squid fishing vessel.