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Month: August 2011

Osprey Sunk

Osprey Sunk

Photo: Coast Guard

The 45 foot fishing vessel Osprey sank off Point Loma, San Diego, California.   The Osprey with eight crewmen on board had contacted the Coast Guard that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vessel was taking on water.   The Coast Guard  dispatched a helicopter to the scene with a pump.    The crew of the Osprey were able to start the pump, but it was not able to keep up with the water ingress.    The helicopter hoisted all eight men off the Osprey.   The fishing vessel sank shortly afterwards.   No reports of injuries.

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PIZ Shkhara Fire

PIZ Shkhara Fire

The 80 meter long tanker PIZ Shkhara suffered an engine room fire while on the Rhine River near Kaiserswerth, Germany with a cargo of edible oils.  The fire started when an oil hose broke on the hot exhaust allowing oil to spill out.   There was some damage and the engine is not in operation.   The owners will tow the vessel to Mainz.    No one was injured and no reports of pollution being released.

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Captain on the Toilet

Captain on the Toilet

The 28 meter long passenger ship MS King went aground on the island of Lauttasaari in Helsinki, Finland.   The MS King suffered no hull damage but was unable to free itself.   The 54 passengers on board were evacuated to a sister ship.   Later the same day the MS King was pulled free and towed to a berth at Salutorget.   Initial reports state the master of the MS King was not on the bridge at the time of the incident.  One report states the captain was trapped on the toliet and was unable to open the door.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the accident.

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