Molfetta port recovers semi-sunk fishing boat ‘Paolo Padre’

Recovery operations have concluded in the port of Molfetta following the semi-sinking of the fishing boat ‘Paolo Padre’. The intervention, which began on Friday afternoon, required several hours of work involving the Coast Guard, naval units, and heavy-duty cranes to secure and lift the vessel.

No one was on board at the time of the incident, preventing more serious consequences. Authorities noted a strong smell of diesel in the area during the operation. The Coast Guard has launched an administrative inquiry to determine the circumstances that caused the semi-sinking, while local police secured the area to manage crowds.