MFV Lepanto: Lost at sea | Carte Blanche | M-Net

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
It was a clear day off the coast of Cape Town. A deep-sea fishing trawler carrying twenty crew was fishing for hake. But within hours, something catastrophic happened on the boat, causing it to sink in under five minutes. Nine fishermen survived. But 11 others were trapped inside and disappeared beneath the waves. One survivor claims the vessel had returned to port with engine trouble the previous day and sat there for fourteen hours before heading back out to sea. With many unanswered questions and an official investigation underway, Carte Blanche examines the final moments of the doomed vessel and speaks to families desperate for the return of their loved ones' remains.
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[@kakprat]

Submarine got caught in the net and dragged the trawler down. This has happened before in the north sea. No country will acknowledge that one of their subs were in the area, for security reasons. I don't think this mystery with ever be solved. Rest in peace to the fishermen who lost their lives. Condolences to the families.

[@justindasilva3904]

american sub or sa sub most likely

[@joaorodrigues6526]

And then the big question, how are you aware of this top secret Intel.....? Not trying to start an argument, just pointing out that your statement contradicts itself...

[@abcdef-hn6hu]

@@joaorodrigues6526 Its not contradicting, its not secret intel or something but basic stuff, why would you ever know about any submarines beneath our waters, he's just stating that it already happened e.g. what happened with the Karen, although its not in the north sea. Put 2 and 2 together, we wouldn't know why and how many subs are in our waters and what their purposes are. Subs and normal cruise ships or fishing boats are a whole different class hence "secret intel"

[@vivicohen199]

@@abcdef-hn6hu : 'The Captain ordered that the trawl doors be shut' ... Would a captain with concerns about engine power leave a great big trawl net full of fish dangling from the stern? Submarines have sonar. I agree that we wouldn't know about submarines in our waters but I doubt there was a submarine lurking about. May as well blame it on Hamas.

[@marcodepao4902]

Im sure the vessel.had just up trawled an was just movng a short distance to set the ttawl again,

[@Jimmy___]

This is a tragedy, and I think the families are owed answers. However I also feel that if you have loved ones working at sea, you should be ready for the possibility that they might die at sea and you will not be able to recover their remains. It's very dangerous work and the ocean is very deep.

[@Yusuf51372]

@@Jimmy___ im writing this with tears in my eyes ad i also have a son working on sea May. The family d get closure rest in peace my brothers 😤

[@SRC2387]

Sadly the circumstances which caused the trawler to sink wont easily come to light. Either it was a SA Navy sub; or more likely a foreign powers sub that caused the incident, although the storm that has just passed Cape Town could likely be blamed as well.. Although I doubt it. A force that can pull a trawler sideways and down should be about double the weight of the vessel, which personally confirms the suspicion that it was a submarine that was caught in the trawling line and was maneuvering away from the vessel which caused the accident. Rest in Peace to those that lost their lives; in 1958 my great grandfather lost his life at sea as well off Kleinmond, with his body still at sea. A very sad situation, condolences to the families and my hope that Sea Harvest will at the very least offer compensation to everyone affected.

[@ferrosjewellers4558]

Sea Harvest can't just give an answer instantly. Its clear the trawler sank very quickly. Trawlers of that size are built to withstand rough seas, so clearly something outside of Sea Harvest's control played a role in the sinking.

[@theocapt5816]

Those ships are so old believe me I've worked at the company before it was seaharvest

[@ChristCM8843]

In memory of the lost lives, I won’t be buying sea harvest products until i hear that the families are helped and the investigation is concluded. The company needs to compensate the families, They also need to properly train and equip workers well enough before sending them out to sea. Where is the Health and Safety plan for these employees??? It’s not just about being a profitable business but also about being humane and respecting those employees risking their lives for bringing food to your table!

[@CaseyWiggin]

RIP to those fishermen and condolences to those families

[@CM-yj6ou]

RIP in peace to all the fishermen who lost their lives. Sincere condolences to all the family members who lost their lives so tragically.

[@leonvanderriel5502]

I am slightly confused in the sense that I owned a 2-seeter jet-ski and was required by law to have at least 2 life jackets, a flair gun and a fire extinguisher on a "sea vessel" barely 3.5m in length? My sincere empathy and condolences to the families of the deceased and may the deceased RIP. In addition my thanks to the employees of Sea Harvest for putting their lives at risk for a quality product I regularly purchase. I trust the shareholders/owners/management will do what is right and compensate the bereaved dependants and family members.

[@Bird_Meat]

Fresh fish is better

[@nixm9093]

Like the one survivor said... It happened so fast they didn't have to time to grab a life jacket.

[@nixm9093]

​@@Bird_MeatNot inland, mate, I've had a bad experience with that. Thought I was going to die from that food poisoning. 3 weeks to feel normal again. I'll stick with frozen here in Jozi

[@chadwinwilliams9164]

My friend use to work on this ship. He said he was told that the new captain got to greedy catching too much fish, not considering the weight and that's what threw the ship over.

[@swoodgat]

The vessel was empty as she had just left Cape Town after repairs.

[@tadiwakonde5444]

Exactly why open seas are my biggest phobia. Rip to all who lost their lives

[@owenbarnard6007]

Thank you guys for always talking for those who can not ❤

[@ahmedabdi7102]

Very heartbreaking 😢, condolences to the bereaved families

[@ritagriffin747]

SA should insist on this sub being identified. What a cowardly act to leave the accident scene. PROSECUTION IS A MUST!

[@carlhuman7576]

My granny from Witsand in the Western Cape idolised the sea but at the same time cautioned how dangerous it is. It has no boundaries. Pray for the loss of lives and their families. ❣️💜😇🙏

[@sergiopinto6004]

My condolences to the bereaved Families 🙏🏻

[@Kevin-sp7wp]

Salaries, living condition improvements, and improvements in the maintenance of fishing trawlers industries. Government must step up!!!!!

[@etvscandalfanpage2011]

Government?

[@ilikeit2ful]

What a tragedy! My heart goes out the families that lost loved ones. May you really find peace of mind.

[@ChristCM8843]

So sorry for all those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic way. Praying for peace comfort and closure and compensation and accountability.

[@Pielewap420]

Kan dit amper nie glo nie. My hart gaan uit na die families wat geraak is

[@GloryDaze73]

How much does the Sea Fisheries companies contribute to the NSRI per year?? PLEASE TELL us.😮 Why did that ship sink so FAST....especially AFTER it was ' fixed' ? Why did the crew not know how to swim or even wear basic life jackets while they're working on deck?

[@dgraham1949]

I should imagine that Sea Harvest would have at least had insurance on the lives of its crew members. A well to do company that has been in existence for many years. If not then the company should compensate the families next of kinds for thier losses. Perhaps Ground Up could look at this for a possible law suit?

[@Ca55-WP]

Companies generally don't take out life insurance on their staff. The only occasional exception is when the staff are high ranking executives whose loss would have a material financial impact on the company. As for suing Sea Harvest if they refuse to compensate the families, that's pure fantasy. I mean, you have to think - on what basis would the company be sued? Failing to pay something they have no obligation to pay? Be real here. And finally, Ground Up is a group of journalists not an attorneys firm.

[@lastmanstanding9389]

Do seaharvest even have a backup plan, or is it profit at all costs?

[@juanitabadenhorst7552]

The families will be compensated by the Commissioner for Injury on Duty - COID.

[@davieraB]

@juanitabadenhorst7552 that's a relief to know.

[@farhanatoerien3437]

Thank You for this ❤❤❤

[@marky5493]

vessels sink all the time around the world, all it takes is a break in one of the pipes below the sea level, usually the intercooler pipes which bring sea water onboard or the deck wash/fire pumps, that'll start filling the ship up pretty quickly ,then all you need is a descent swell to list the ship to its side and then have the momentum of the water smashing into the bulkheads below to further tip the ship past the point of return . ships are constantly leaking water into the inside, its pretty normal, there's no such thing as a leak proof ship! it takes the crew to be ever watchful and keep it to a manageable ,safe level .I happened to be at sea on another ship fairy close to this ship on this day and the swell was pretty solid with a long period in it

[@lastmanstanding9389]

Surely if they were taking on water, everyone would know and put their lifejackets on just in case.

[@KrispyKrunchee]

I don’t quite understand…why is swimming not deemed a mandatory survival skill in this industry? 😟

[@SRC2387]

It is a very strange scenario; but the vessel itself should be ewuipped with enough lifesaving equipment to ensure the personnel do not need to be able to swim, because the equipment is there to keep them afloat. The Survival Certification they all had, in that course, the skills to float and board a survival dinghy is taught and tested + how to refloat an upside down dinghy. No disrespect to the deceased and a lesson hopefully to all commercial and seafaring personnel; but personally I would learn to swim and survive in a rough sea if I worked in those circumstances. My own experience in the SA Navy and off shore drilling has shown that very few crew members actually know how to swim; which is shocking. RIP to the lost

[@KrispyKrunchee]

@@SRC2387 Thank you for this. I have teens who are interested in joining the navy; I’m just not learned enough on the subject.

[@juliawitt3813]

SOMETHING pulled that ship down. If it wasn't the lochness monster, then a coverrt op.

[@zr1pja]

Unless there are answers from the survivors and superintendents we will never know. The people from the Western Cape make a living from the sea and know the perils of the sea. All that I hope and pray for is that there are some answers that may help the grieving families.

[@elizabethafonso5416]

Heartbreaking😢

[@shaheenbhoola]

Tragic. Die onstuimige see. Hard to truly fathom her power and she will claim what she wants.

[@francoispretorius4175]

Yep jy is so reg Die submarine conspiracy is sommer n kakstorie

[@zengoreseb1352]

I think the Company and Government should work together and bring that ship to the land for further investigations..a ship doesn't sink just in few minutes

[@JermaineDaniels-xh8wd]

Most of the time the men is the only breadwinner in the house but goes to sea for small amounts of money coz his never get a permanent job on a vessel

[@deserteagle7032]

Didn't another trawler also sink about a month ago? Fishy... No pun intended.

[@stephenhubber9184]

You would assume that seafarers would wear life jackets at all times.

[@marcodepao4902]

Wont help.you sitting in the messroom.or engine room an the vessel capsizes, the only survivers are the factory hands who were on the open deck , cleaning the fish who had lifejackets on

[@palesapotele9986]

Please put Episode 12 (30 June) back on CatchUp

[@bevanpope7924]

Always sad when there is loss of life. Can only hope that this bodes as a lesson to other boats, their owners and their crews. 😢

[@Aygott]

May their souls rest in piece. Thoughts and prayers with the survivors and families

[@JJisWC92]

please check if vessel was in for repairs prior to incident? im sure ive seen it at the docks opposite the Raddison Hotel In Town back in April 2024

[@RomarioHans-yj3ty]

Hello carte blance I was a fisherman on the lepanto and I have a story to tell you

[@user-nb3xg3wx2k]

Condolences to the family..but something is telling me that something happened at sea that isn't being disclosed to the family

[@mariuspotgieterproject3437]

Very sad story but the reality of the immense repercussions that result after this accident is far from over. One very real reality that all must face, is the fact that the sea took its toll. This has been happening since man went to sea, and it will happen in the future. A ship that sinks this fast has devastating results and very little evidence.of the actual reason. Condolences for the families and for the SEA Harvest Company.

[@GloryDaze73]

But surely it's a bit suspect....when a ship sinks so fast? What could cause such a ship to tilt and sink in a few minutes?

[@ChristCM8843]

And because of this very true realty people need to be trained and equipped adequately to be at sea, and lucrative compensations should be given due to the extent one has to got though to be at sea!

[@pietervanbreda4360]

So sad.

[@markloubser2433]

That sounds like the tow got snagged.….

[@andisiwerubuluza7647]

My dad is a fisherman and he was in that vessel. By God’s grace he was saved by the life raft. He is still traumatised till date and it’s appalling to me how even after all that trauma they were not given trauma counselling.

[@andisiwerubuluza7647]

My family also never got notified by Sea Harvest. We learned of the event from news

[@avuazahc1966]

@@andisiwerubuluza7647 Imagine

[@chronikhavok3407]

The sea needs trained people who can swim cutting corners leads to disasters

[@lauralaw3893]

SA subs out of commission as far as I am aware. After the drownings off Kommetjie last year during training exercise.

[@dez7nu12]

Lol those dogs are mine in the video idk how they ended up in the flipin news.rip to my neighbour son

[@sirroche4639]

where is the government coast guard or is that only for first world countries?

[@revolutionnow5227]

RIP Uncle Chris

[@Skippernick1957]

Very old ship

[@MR021_]

😢

[@RomarioHans-yj3ty]

I was on that ship last year and while I was on that ship I had a dream while I was on that ship it will sanked if you like to hear my story about the lepanto

[@andresmit425]

Dis dan die werk wat hulle gekies het hoekom die company blameer as die mense se liggame nie gevind kan word nie. Dis die diep see, wees realisties.....

[@Elfin1993]

You make out like the Sea Harvest employees who lost their lives had agency, when it isn't even required that they be able to swim. Were they even informed of the extent of worst case scenario?

[@mainoadriaan9269]

@@andresmit425 maklik om so te praat as dit jou nie direk affekteer nie ne? Hulle blameer nie die company nie. Hulle vra net vir die waarheid.

[@borneyalexander8673]

ek stem saam jou.

[@ChristCM8843]

SA is very big on health and safety on land the same should apply for their citizens at sea. Safety regulations should be in place.

[@jeremyrogers4839]

Shew, not lekker.

[@KevinTravis-kw1rr]

The fishing company should pay for funeral cost.

[@RomarioHans-yj3ty]

I have witnesses of people i told last year thats why iam not on sea harvest no more and have a video of an incident of a caption from sea harvest abusing fisherman rights on sea

[@stuartandersen4636]

Can’t be a sub! There was no nets in the water!! At 14:00 the captains order the trawl doors to be shut! Meaning the nets were already on board? He said they were told to shoot the nets at 21:00/9pm Thursday evening. At 14:00 Friday afternoon the doors were shut! Surely doesn’t take 17hours to test the engines if they capable of pulling the nets! IMO

[@DonovanAlbertus-v2v]

Marshall ons gaan jou baie miss my friend hoep net hulle kry julle bodyd😢😢😢😢

[@SinelizwiNdungane]

☹️

[@MaxHedroom]

Yip my friends in the navy said a USA 🇺🇸 sub was in the area and caught its net and dragged the ship it sank quickly, check out the Irish fishing ship dragged backwards by a British sub , same type of incident, the subs captain are told to say nothing as their lurking 👀 around is secretive , the USA 🇺🇸 must pay compensation to the families

[@digianalog]

Say what? Very possible.

[@thabanesutu79]

Sue the company! They’re obviously not fully invested in the welfare of those fallen employees! They owe those families not only valid explanations but also millions! Absolutely they have to brought to account

[@chrisjpndala7576]

Masa 😭 you're beautiful 😍

[@hermannconrad2497]

greed

[@westernkingi9157]

It was hauling illegal fish, and because of greed, they were overweight.

[@brucemcdonald8529]

How do know this? Hopefully the investigators will enquire with you. If not, important that you do the right thing and approach them!

[@oreillykepadisa2871]

sorry that wig doesnt suit her

[@VANESSA-rs1lm]

Messing in the wrong territory.

[@Eechuta]

Wrong territory ? They were in SA waters. You are another idiot here

[@dilenewilliams3534]

SO DOES BUOYANCY CERCIFITCATES DOES EXIT ANYMORE??????no matter what!!Boat or atleast the hull ,must be able to stay a float for atleast a 1hour or if before going fully under full submerged under the water then mmaaaaybe but not that fast....i dnt know much but my husband was a deep sea fisherman too streight of matric for quite some years untill he just couldnt anynore, he said,its do or die,u never stop working 24/7 sleep 3 maybe 4 hour shifts at night no passionte or money will bring you home to you loved ones....specially when the dont or cant find your body......R.I.P TO ALL DA LOST BROTHERS WHO LOST DA LIVES AT SEA.....I SALUTE YOU GUYS⚓☘👑🔜🛐🔯✝☯✡🕉💲™♾🟢🟡🔴💯💪🙌🤙

[@justindasilva3904]

@12:05 Ow sneeuberg