# Monte Arballu shipwreck in Lanzarote

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monte-arballu-shipwreck-in-lanzarote
> Updated: 2026-09-30T14:19:18.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2.

The fishing vessel ‘Monte Arballu’ sank while docked at the Naos cruise pier in the Port of Arrecife, Lanzarote. The incident has triggered a marine pollution emergency following the detection of a fuel slick measuring approximately 30 by 15 meters.

The vessel contains a fuel tank with roughly 10,000 liters of diesel. While the total amount of fuel in the tank has not necessarily leaked, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The Las Palmas Port Authority activated the Maritime Interior Plan (PIM) in emergency phase, deploying two anti-pollution barriers to contain the slick. Additionally, the Maritime Captaincy activated the National Maritime Plan (PMN) in alert phase.

The Canary Islands Civil Protection Emergency Plan (PLATECA) has also been placed on pre-alert to facilitate coordination between administrative bodies and ensure resources remain available. Authorities are currently evaluating methods to refloat the vessel, taking into account the area's shallow waters.

## Claims

- There is a 95% probability that El Niño will reach very strong intensity between September and December. (disputed by 6 sources)
- The El Niño phenomenon has a 95% probability of reaching very strong intensity between October and December. (disputed by 2 sources)
- NOAA estimates a greater than 90 percent chance of El Niño becoming a very strong event during the fall and winter of 2026–27. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The El Niño phenomenon is expected to persist until at least the first quarter of 2027. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The South region of Brazil is expected to experience above-average rainfall and flood risks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The North and Northeast regions of Brazil face increased drought and fire risks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Temperatures are expected to remain above normal across most of Brazil. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The peak of the El Niño phenomenon is expected to arrive toward the end of 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño will intensify in the coming months. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agroazúcar Ecuador S.A. announced the early closure of the 2026 sugar harvest (zafra) due to heavy rains. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: El Niño phenomenon expected to persist through February 2027

A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist through February 2027, potentially reaching historic intensity with severe global impacts on agriculture, water security, and the economy.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shipwreck-in-puerto-naos-and-coral-bleaching-risks-in-colombia

### 2026-09-29: Monte Arballu fishing vessel sinks in Lanzarote port

The fishing vessel ‘Monte Arballu’ sank in the Port of Arrecife, Lanzarote, causing a fuel spill and triggering maritime emergency protocols and anti-pollution measures in the Canary Islands.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monte-arballu-fishing-vessel-sinks-in-lanzarote-port

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