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A FISHING BOAT RUNS AGROUND on the beach
April 5, 2026 · 32 min · 4K views · Cape Verde Islands
Fishing boat stranded on sandy shore under blue sky
What this video covers
A 30-meter steel fishing vessel ran aground on a beach in Cape Verde after its mooring buoy failed.17:25 The boat sits in 1.5 meters of water, resting near a subsea gas pipeline, and awaits high tide for a tugboat recovery.21:50 Local mooring arrangements in the harbor are disorganized, leading to overcrowding where vessels frequently contact one another.19:24
Separately, the owner of an Etac 38 performs maintenance on the steering system, specifically re-tensioning the steering cables and realigning the helm to correct a quarter-turn offset in the wheel's center position.2:49 This task requires clearing out storage lockers to access the steering quadrant and pulleys.11:40 The owner also demonstrates a repair technique for a mask strap using a section of inner tube, noting that inner tubes serve as versatile emergency repair material for items like impeller gaskets or shaft seals.5:19 The vessel remains anchored in a peaceful, warm climate, though the owner notes the lack of public waste infrastructure in the area.25:37
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