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Month: March 2013

Seafarer

Seafarer

The 67 foot long fishing vessel Seafarer sank in the Atlantic Ocean near Assateague Island, Maryland.  The Seafarer had become disabled and was taken under tow by another fishing vessel.   The vessels were proceeding back to port when weather conditions worsen with seas reaching 12 feet and winds up to 40 miles per hour.  A short time later the towline snapped and the vessels drifted apart.  The Coast Guard received an emergency beacon alert that the Seafarer had sank.   Rescue helicopters dispatched to the scene found one crewman on a life raft.  The man was lifted to safety and taken to hospital for treatment.  He stated that the Seafarer had lost stability and capsized in the severe weather.  Two other crewmen were still reported as missing.  A search continued but was later suspended.

 

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Spirit of Fiji Islands

Spirit of Fiji Islands

Spirit-of-Fiji-Islands

The 4421 gt ro-ro ferry Spirit of Fiji Islands went aground onto a reef near Koro Island, Fiji Islands.   The ferry was pulling away from a pier when it ran up onto the reef.   The Spirit of Fiji Islands was able to refloat itself and proceeded back to the pier.  No reports of injuries to the 110 passengers on board, damage or pollution released.  Passengers boarded another ferry while the vessel remained in port to be inspected.

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Nina Bres

Nina Bres

Nina Bres

The 88 meter long, 3740 dwt freighter Nina Bres went aground off Skåne, Sweden.   The vessel’s master had made a navigational error and steered the freighter toward the shoreline.  The vessel grounded a short distance off shore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A tug was able to refloat the vessel both proceeded to Sydhamnen under its own power.   Divers will inspect the hull for damage.  Reports state the master had suffered from a sudden illness which was the probable cause leading to the incident.

 

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