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Villa de Pitanxo Report Spurs Legal Disputes Over Maritime Tragedy Findings

Families of victims and vessel representatives clash over the Ciaim draft report, which alleges negligence and unauthorized modifications in the 2022 sinking.

Homenaje a las víctimas del «Villa de Pitanxo» celebrado en febrero en Marín.
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Padín, a la izquierda, junto a su sobrino Eduardo Rial en junio de 2022.

Overview

  • The Ciaim draft report attributes the 2022 Villa de Pitanxo sinking to technical failures, negligent maneuvers, and unauthorized modifications, leading to overloading.
  • Pesquerías Nores and Captain Juan Enrique Padín contest the report, claiming it lacks technical validity and alleging conflicts of interest within the investigation team.
  • The vessel was prohibited from operating in ice formation zones after a 2018 stability exam but reportedly conducted 19 trips in such areas before the disaster.
  • Families of the 21 victims criticize attempts by the vessel's owner and captain to discredit state institutions and court-appointed experts involved in the investigation.
  • The draft report remains under review by the Audiencia Nacional, with victims’ families awaiting the final findings to pursue accountability and justice.