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Day: December 17, 2012

Foxy Lady II

Foxy Lady II

Foxy Lady II
Photo: USCG

The 45 foot long fishing vessel Foxy Lady II was reported missing off the coast of Massachusetts.   The fishing vessel was scheduled to be out for a day trip and was  last reported off Provincetown.   The following day the Foxy Lady II was reported overdue to the Coast Guard.    The Coast Guard began a search and rescue operation with helicopter and rescue craft.   The search was suspended as bad weather moved into the area.    The Foxy Lady II was reported to have two crewmen on board.

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Starford

Starford

Starford

The 158 meter long, 23360 dwt bulk freighter Starford went aground in Suva Bay near Suva, Fiji.   The vessel had arrived from Shanghai and was at anchor when a cyclone passed through the area.   The high winds and waves caused the Starford’s anchors to drag until it ran onto a reef.   No reports of injuries.   The Starford sustained only minor damage.

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Capitaine Tasman

Capitaine Tasman

Capitaine Tasman

The 146 meter long, 12985 dwt container ship Capitaine Tasman went aground near the entrance to the harbour at Suva, Fiji.   The Capitaine Tasman had been at anchor as a cyclone passed over the island.   The container ship’s anchors began to drag until the vessel had run aground.   No reports of injuries.   Reports state the Capitaine Tasman continued to be pounded by the  rough seas causing some water ingress.   No further details reported.

 

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