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Month: March 2013

Pacific Producer

Pacific Producer

Pacific Producer 1
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The 169 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Producer went aground on Kodiak Island, Alaska.  The vessel was traveling through the Ouzinkie Narrows in 9 foot tides when it grounded onto the beach.   The vessel suffered a large fracture along the hull, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation on site.   Salvage attempts won’t be attempted until higher tides return the following week.  A good samaritan vessel help evacuate part of the Pacific Producer’s crew.  Salvagers plan to remove the 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel to minimize treat of pollution.  Reports state the Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Albula

Albula

The 60 meter long dredger Albula allided with the Koninginne Bridge at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The Albula was passing under the bridge when the vessel became stuck underneath.  Crews were able pull the Albula free a few hours later and bridge traffic was allowed to continue after an inspection.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

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Shanon E. Settoon

Shanon E. Settoon

The 47 foot long tugboat Shanon E. Settoon pushing a 154 foot oil barge allided with a pipline in Bayou Perot near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The tug and barge had veered out of the navigation lane into shallow water and struck the liquified gas pipeline resulting in an explosion and fire.  The barge’s 2,200 barrels of crude oil caught fire. The four men on board the Shanon E. Settoon were able to safely rescued.   All four men were taken to a local hospital where one crewman was treated for burns while another another treated for head trauma.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene placing containment booms around the vessels.   Officials shut off the pipeline and allowed some time to the fire to burn out.  A Coast Guard investigation into the incident has been launched.

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