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Month: October 2014

Barge Sinks in Long Beach

Barge Sinks in Long Beach

Barge
Photo: knbc-tv

The 110 foot long maintenance barge partially sank at it’s berth in Long Beach, California.  The barge suffered water ingress and developed a  list.  Local crews were able to shut off the diesel fuel flow to the barge. No reports of pollution released. Authorities placed booms around the barge to contain any pollution.  Reports state salvage crews will attempt to refloat and stabilize the barge while divers inspect the hull for leaks. The barge is used as a fueling station for the ferry Catalina Express which services between Long Beach and Santa Catalina Island.

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Karen Jean

Karen Jean

f/v Merit
Photo: turntoten.com

The 55 foot long tugboat Karen Jean sank off Point Judith, Rhode Island. The tug was pushing a 110 foot long barge with a cargo of crane parts when it developed a list due to bad weather.  A Nor’easter had developed with 8 foot waves and wind gusts reaching 40 knots.  The tug list worsened and suffered water ingress. The vessel quickly began to sink only allowing enough time for the 4 crew on board to send out a distress call and abandon ship into a life raft.  Without survival suits, the crew held onto the life raft when the nearby fishing vessel Merit came to their aid.   No reports of injuries to the 4 crew. The Karen Jean sank in 88 feet of water with its towline still attached.  Reports state the owners will dispatch another tug to the scene to recover the barge and will salvage the Karen Jean.
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Myrte

Myrte

MYRTE

The 122 meter long, 7124 dwt general cargo vessel Myrte became caught fire and became disabled in the North Sea near Fair Isle, Shetland Islands.  The Myrte had suffered a small engine room fire and the vessel lost power going adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby 78 meter long supply vessel Olympic Octopus,the coastguard tug Herakles and the 38 meter long tug Tystie came to her aid. The tug Tystie took the Myrte under tow.  No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board. The Myrte was en route to Lerwick from Invergordon with a cargo of construction materials.