Cape-Texas

The ‘Cape Texas’ has made strange journeys since Jan 5, 2025, between La Palma and Tenerife, wating for orders. The ship, which belongs to the United States Department of Maritime Transport, has made manoeuvres back and forth between the two islands. Since 1:26 a.m., the ‘Cape Texas’ has been sailing in circles between the north coast of Tenerife and the east coast of La Palma, in international waters, although on occasions entering the 20-mile perimeter that borders Tenerife. Its average speed is between 15 and 16 knots. The sailing pattern, which exceeded 16 hours, were detected after its departure 12 days ago from Charleston, South Carolina. It reached the position between Tenerife and La Palma on Jan 4 at around 10 p.m. The behaviour was suggesting a possible breakdown or a special operation. The 'Cape Texas' has resumed its journey on the night of Jan 6 and is sailing northeast of Tenerife, on a course of 109º and a speed of 14.9 knots. On Jan 8 the captain has submitted a request to anchor to the relevant authority in the Canary Islands. The port authority of Gran Canaria has received the freighter's request to anchor off Las Palmas and wait for further instructions. The ship dropped anchor shortly after 2 p.m. in the North Bay of the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and was supplied by small ships, possibly with food, especially fresh food, and other supplies. On the main deck, bulldozers and 4x4 Oshkosh L-ATV vehicles (Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle were stored. The 'Cape Texas' is part of the US Navy's aid transport fleet and is designed to transport heavy vehicles and equipment. Report with photos: https://www.defensa.com/otan-y-europa/este-cape-texas-buque-logistico-norteamericano-cargado-vehiculos