Tripmare S.p.A. - Towage and Salvage
"Remulco est, quum scaphae remis navis magna trahitur" [Paolo Diacono]
30/07/2013 Provided assistance to hydrofoil Fiammetta M
The south-west wind
has increased surprising the hydrofoil
during bunker operations.
The technical assistance of the tug Altair has prevented damage to the boat.
Rain and south-west wind, with about 45 knots speed, have hit the city this afternoon.
The adverse weather conditions have caused many hardships. One in particular has affected the harbor where an our tug moved in assistance to hydrofoil Fiammetta M berthed in 4th pier.
Fiammetta M was found with the waves and the wind struck him abeam on the port side thus being pushed towards the pier. This combination of factors prevented the chief a safely boat handling.
Following the owner request has been unmoored the Altair who has assisted the hydrofoil boat to turn in a safer area.
