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Henry Brusco and St. Elias

October 10, 2011 | Grounding

The tug Henry Brusco with the 322 foot long barge St. Elias went aground between Center Island and Anacortes in the San Juan Islands, Washington.  The St. Elias was carrying cargo including 9,000 pounds of Navy munitions.  The Henry Brusco was refloated later the same day while the St. Elias was pulled free and taken to a nearby cove.   An inspection showed the barge suffered a 10 foot by 10 foot gash in the starboard hull, but the barge had no water ingress.  The Coast Guard approved the St. Elias to continue its voyage to Indian Island.   The St. Elias was escorted by three tugs and the Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Hsiehyi No. 6 Missing

September 26, 2011 | Missing

The 73 ton fishing vessel Hsiehyi No. 6 has gone missing since last making contact on September 8, 2011.   The Hsiehyi No. 6 was last reported fishing some 350 miles southeast off Okinawa, Japan.   Typically, the fishing vessel would contact the owners once per week.   A strong typhoon in the area has prevented any search by authorities to be conducted.    Owners have contacted other fishing vessels in the area to conduct a search for the missing vessel.   The Hsiehyi No. 6 was reported to have eight men on board.

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Havtrans Fire

September 26, 2011 | Fire

The 42 meter long, 500 dwt motor vessel Havtrans suffered a fire in the engine room while off Engelvaer, Norway.  The JRCC of Northern Norway was contacted and they dispatched a helicopter along with two lifeboats, Norske Veritas and Kaptein Skaugen, from Bodo  to the scene.   Firefighters boarded the Havtrans and were able to extinguish the fire shortly afterwards.  None of the four crew on board the Havtrans were injured.   The Havtrans was taken under tow by the lifeboat Veritas and proceeded to Svolvaer.   The Havtrans is called a well-boat vessel.   A well boat is designed to transport live fish.

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