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JMS Delta (Wan Shenzhou 67)

January 27, 2015 | Capsize, Sank

JMS Delta

On January 16, the 98 foot long, 368 gt tugboat JMS Delta capsized and sank on the Yangtze River off Taizhou City, Jiangsu, China. The tugboat was undergoing sea trials and had just completed a test of the main engine when it suddenly lost stability. Water quickly flooded the vessel as it capsized.  A search and rescue mission search the scene, but was impeded by the swift currents and low temperatures.  Only 3 of the 25 persons on board were rescued. One survived by holding onto a hydraulic pump when the tug capsized. Authorities were able to raise the tugboat two days later. Authorities stated the vessel had be undergoing trials without notifying and reporting the condition of the tugboat. Reports have listed the vessel as both the JMS Delta and as the Wanshenzhou 67.

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Judy K

January 14, 2015 | Pollution, Sank
Photo: usgc
Photo: usgc

The 77 foot fishing boat Judy K sank at the pier in Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii.  The vessel released some 50 gallons of diesel fuel into the water.  The Coast Guard and local authorities responded to the scene.  They placed booms around the vessel and pads to contain the pollution. Reports state the Judy K had been abandoned and no equipment was on board. No reports of injuries.

Jin Hai 805

December 18, 2014 | Grounding

The 39 meter long, 255 ton fishing vessel Jinhai 805 ran aground off the Oki Islands, Japan.  The Jinhai 805 was attempting to take refuge from bad weather when the vessel ran up onto the rocks near Shimane.  The Jinhai 805 sent out a distress call with the Japan Coast Guard responding. Authorities rescued 23 of the 25 crew from the fishing vessel.  Two men were reported as missing.   Four of the rescued crew were later taken to hospital for treatment for hypothermia.

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