The fishing boat that ran aground near Arrifana beach, Aljezur, on Monday is still there as dangerous seas prevent rescue operations.
After the Avô Melro hit the rocks earlier this week, the six men on board were air-lifted by a Naval helicopter operating in high winds and swelling seas. The men were taken to the Montijo Air Base for medical checks and later were released."
The Navy says the ship must stay put until the weather improves.
"The vessel is beached, has no visible structural damage as far as we can see, and the weather is still very bad as there are a high waves and a strong wind," said the commander of the Port of Lagos.
The owner of the fishing boat which operated from Sagres, despite being registered in Peniche, has been told to produce a rescue plan for the Avô Melro. This plan is awaited still.
"Today, we can not do anything positive because the weather conditions are very adverse," said Carvalho Pinto.
The fishing vessel ran aground on a rocky area near the beach of Arrifana, on the Costa Vicentina, and has lain there ever since, attracting tourists but unable to be moved.
