Ship Experiences Steering Loss in Strait of Gibraltar
On January 31, 2026, the cargo vessel ‘Olga’, sailing from Istanbul to Tallinn, encountered a serious issue in the Strait of Gibraltar. The vessel, under the watchful eye of the Salvamento Marítimo control center in Tarifa, reported losing steering after changing fuel. The incident occurred at coordinates 35.9357° N, 5.9756° W, prompting immediate action from maritime authorities.
In response to the emergency, the SAR vessel ‘Clara Campoamor’ (IMO: 9338022) was dispatched from Algeciras to provide a precautionary escort. The crew of the ‘Olga’ worked diligently to make repairs while remaining in communication with the control center. By February 2, the ‘Olga’ had regained its speed and was positioned at 36° 27′ N, 007° 21′ W off the coast of Cádiz. The vessel resumed its course and is now expected to reach its destination by February 11, 2026.
