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Day: April 1, 2015

Dalniy Vostok

Dalniy Vostok

Dalniy Vostok
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 103 meter long, 10718 dwt  reefer fishing vessel Dalniy Vostok sank in the Sea of Okhotsk off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The trawler was fishing with 132 persons on board when it was struck by an ice flow holing the vessel. The engine room was quickly flooded by water ingress. Without power, the vessel sank within 15 minutes. The Dalniy Vostok was able to send out a distress call with several vessels in the area responding. Some 63 persons were reported rescued, but another 54 crew perished in the freezing waters.

Agia Irini

Agia Irini

Agia Irini
Photo: nj.com

The 190 meter long bulk carrier Agia Irini ran aground on the Delaware River near Burlington, New Jersey. The bulk carrier was headed down the Delaware River when it suffered a power blackout and went aground.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene and found no injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs assisted refloating the Agia Irini a short time later. The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage for further surveys.