The fishing vessel Kate went aground off the shore of Kaltene, Latvia. The crew of the Kate were rescued by the Latvian patrol vessel Skrunda. Another vessel has been assigned to monitor the Kate for any possible release of pollution. The Kate had nine tons of diesel fuel on board when it went ashore. Local and state authorities have been involved to prevent any pollution releases. No reports of injuries.
The 31 foot long fishing vessel Two Sons became waterlogged while off Cape Mears, Oregon. The source of the water was the fish storage compartment. The ice on board had melted into 500 gallons of water. The Two Sons crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene. The helicopter lowered a pump to the crew, but the pump failed after overheating. The Coast Guard 47 foot lifeboat was called out with a second pump. This pump was successful in dewatering the fishing vessel. The Two Sons was escorted back to Garibaldi, Oregon. Reports state the fishing vessel had multiple citations when it was inspected. None of the two crew on board the Two Sons were injured.
The fishing vessel DNA 90039 TS became disabled off Da Nang, Vietnam (16 22N, 109 07E). The vessel reported that it had suffered engine damage and now adrift. Twelve men are reported to be on board the fishing vessel. No further details reported.
