Villa-De-Tazacorte Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

**Title: Emergency Medvac Operation for Injured Crew Member off Lanzarote** On March 15, 2026, a critical medevac operation was successfully executed by Salvamento Marítimo to assist an injured crew member aboard the ferry ÄVilla de Tazacorte,' located approximately 225 miles off the coast of Lanzarote while en route between Cádiz and Gran Canaria. Upon receiving the emergency request, the operations center of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas swiftly mobilized the SAR helicopter, Helimer 205, which launched from Gran Canaria. Before proceeding to the ferry's location, Helimer 205 made a necessary technical pit stop in Lanzarote to refuel, ensuring that it could complete its mission effectively. Once fully prepared, the helicopter navigated towards the vessel, hovering above to facilitate the delicate evacuation process. Rescue personnel utilized the helicopter's winch to lift the injured crew member safely from the deck of the ferry. After a swift extraction, the crew member was transported directly to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. This operation underscores the efficient response capabilities of maritime rescue teams in critical situations at sea.

Due to the strong winds with gusts of of 80 knots and heavy rains in the Bay of Cadiz, the ferry “Volcán de Timanfaya” (IMO: 9281334) has broken its stern moorings in the port of Cadiz on the morning of March 8, 2025, and has hit the “Villa de Tazacorte”, causing damage to its hull and paint. The RCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Cádiz mobilized the SAR ship 'María Zambrano' and contacted the port authorities, which mobilized pilots and two more tugs. The situation could be brought back to normal. The “Volcán de Timanfaya” was undergoing engine maintenance at the time of the incident.

The Malta flagged tank m/v "Besiktas Pera" (IMO:9517458) was in collison with the "Superfast Baleares" when going alongside for bunkering purposes on Sep 1, 2011, in Valencia Port. The starboard side of the tanker's wheelhouse was damaged.