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Jim Marko

July 1, 2014 | Pollution, Sank

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The 70 foot long, 140 ton towboat Jim Marko sank on the Mississippi River off the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge near St. Louis, Missouri. The reason for the vessel sinking was unknown, but the four crew on board were able to abandon ship and later rescued. Fuel pollution was spotted on the surface. Reports state the Jim Marko had some 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Authorities have dispatched a pollution control team to the area to contain any pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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JR 3 Sank

June 29, 2014 | Pollution, Sank

On June 20, 2014, the towboat JR 3 sank on the Mississippi River near Wood River, Illinois. The vessel quickly sank from an unknown cause. All three crewman on board were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank. No reports of injuries. Local authorities arrived on scene and deployed booms around the vessel. A short time later fuel and pollution was spotted coming from the sunken JR 3. Reports state a salvage plan is being worked on to raise the JR 3. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Johanna Maria Blaze

June 23, 2014 | Fire

The 119 meter long, 5309 dwt fishing vessel Johann Maria caught fire while berthed in Scheveningen, Netherlands. The trawler was being refitted when the fire started below deck. Local fire brigades along with the KNRM responded to the scene. Reports state two firefighters were injured and taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire was difficult to extinguish as thick smoke and small passageways. After several fire departments were brought in, the fire was brought under control. A few hours later a smoldering section reignited, but was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was not yet known.

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