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Day: January 15, 2014

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

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The 38 foot long tugboat Sea Lion sank off Atlantic Beach, Long Island, New York.  The Sea Lion became swamped when it encountered six foot waves over its bow.  The Sea Lion was able to send out a mayday call, but the four crew on board were forced to quickly abandon ship and jump into the sea.  The Coast Guard along with other nearby vessels came to the crew’s aid.  Two crew were pulled from the water by the Coast Guard while the other two were rescued by a nearby vessel.  One crewman from the Sea Lion suffered serious injuries.   No reports of pollution released.  The Sea Lion was crossing New York Harbour at the time of the sinking.

 

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Three aground in the Philippines

Three aground in the Philippines

Three passenger-cargo vessels went aground near Lapu-Lapu City and Danahon, Bohol, Philippines.  The Joyful Stars, Subic Bay 1 and Our Lady went aground within a few hours due to strong currents and high winds caused by a low-pressure system passing over the area.

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Photo: Flickr

The Joyful Stars  left Maasin, Leyte with 72 crew and 238 passengers went aground off Lapu-Lapu city.  The Cebu Coast Guard dispatched rescue boats to the scene. No reports of injuries.

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Photo: Flickr

An hour later, the Our Lady of All Nations went aground off Danahon, Bohol with 90 passengers.  The Our Lady of All Nations had left Bato bound for Cebu City.  The Coast Guard sent a search and rescue vessel to the scene.  No reports of injuries.

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Photo: Flickr

 

Two hours later, the Subic Bay 1 went aground in shallow water off Lapu-Lapu City.  The Subic Bay 1 was en route to Cebu from Nasipit  with 61 persons on board.  A tug was sent to help refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries.

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