The Aztec had been fishing for sprat in the Waterford Estuary on January 11 when it began to take water and subsequently sank. However, following a lengthy and complicated operation on Friday last, the ship is now residing at the New Ross shipyard with no lasting damage. Captain Darren Doyle is the Harbour Master at the Port of Waterford and oversaw an operation which he described as 'textbook'. 'It was a very difficult operation because of where the boat was situated, it was on the channel which was impeding the vessels. The Aztec will now undergo a series of inspections and repairs before it is ready to set sail once more.

Source: Irish Independent February 06, 2021 01:41 UTC