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Month: March 2016

Patty A J

Patty A J

Patty A J
Photo: kezi.com

On March 23, the 62 foot long fishing vessel Patty A J capsized between the jetties at Coos Bay Bar, Oregon. Three of the four crew were able to escape, but one was trapped on board. The Coast Guard dispatched two vessels to the scene. A dive team attempted to find the missing crewman, but efforts were later suspended the following night. Reports state the Patty A J later sank.

Selvaagsund

Selvaagsund

Selvaagsund
Photo: bt.no

The 82 meter long cargo vessel Selvaagsund ran aground off Sumarsøyna, Norway. The Selvaagsund was headed to Rostock from Florø with a cargo of gravel when it ran hard aground at low tide. The Selvaagsund suffered hull damage with a hole in the bow and two ballast tanks.  The cargo vessel developed a list to port, but was in no danger of capsizing. The eight crew on board were able to bring the flooding under control before authorities arrived a few hours later. Divers surveyed vessel for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Sparna

Sparna

Sparna
Photo: kptv.com

The 189 meter long, 54881 dwt bulk carrier Sparna ran aground on the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. The Sparna, fully loaded with grain, passed through a narrow section of the river when it stuck an object and ran aground. The bulker sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress, but no reports of injuries or pollution released. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene. The Coast Guard and local authorities arrived on scene and are monitoring for any pollution.  Reports state the Sparna is not blocking traffic on the river.