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Month: January 2013

Zamboanga

Zamboanga

Photo: philstar.com
Photo: philstar.com

The ro-ro ferry Zamboanga went aground near Dumaguete City, Philippines.   The Zamboanga was approaching the port when its engine failed.   The vessel was pushed into shallow waters by the strong winds and choppy seas of a tropical depression.   The Coast Guard were quickly alerted and sent personnel to the scene.   The Coast Guardsmen rigged lines to the liferafts and safely landed all 228 passengers on board.  Authorities suspended vessel operations  in the areas affected by the tropical depression.

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Jayden Ray

Jayden Ray

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Jayden Ray went aground onto the rocks near the mouth of the Quillayute River near LaPush, Washington.   The Coast Guard received a distress call from the Jayden Ray and dispatched a Dolphin helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat with the aid of the helicopter was able to navigate through the rocks and attach a towline to the Jayden Ray.   The fishing vessel was refloated and towed back to LaPush.   No injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Robert Henry

Robert Henry

The 39 foot long fishing vessel Robert Henry went aground off Cape Arago near Charleston, Oregon.   The vessel struck the rocks and began to break up  releasing diesel fuel into the water.  The vessel’s emergency signal alerted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter was able to winch up the three crew on board.  No reports of injuries.   Reports states an oil sheen was visible around the vessel.  The vessel had some 300 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time.   Authorities had hoped to repair and remove the Robert Henry, but the vessel broke-in-two with the stern section washed ashore.  Salvagers plan to remove the wreckage.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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