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Neptune

January 10, 2013 | Grounding

The 50 foot long fishing vessel Neptune went aground near Raspberry Island, Alaska.   The Neptune’s suffered water ingress from a eight inch hole in the hull.   The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter delivered a dewatering pump and stood by as the Neptune crew made repairs.   The crew was able to dewater the vessel and was refloated on the next high tide.   The Neptune was taken under tow by the fishing vessel Tempest.  As the vessels proceeded to Kodiak, Alaska, the dewatering pump began to fail.   The Coast Guard helicopter lowered a second pump which was able to control the flooding to allow the vessels to safely arrive at Kodiak.  No reports of injuries.

 

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Napoleon Bonaparte

October 28, 2012 | Sank
Photo: leparisien.fr

The 172 meter long ro-ro ferry Napoleon Bonaparte sank near its mooring at Marseille, France.   The ferry had broke its mooring due to strong winds with gusts reaching 100 km/hr.   The winds caued the Napoleon Bonaparte to drift into the dock resulting in hull damage.   Two watertight compartments of the hull suffered severe water ingress causing the vessel to develop a 10 degree list to starboard.  Two tugs attempted to stabilize the Napoleon Bonaparte keeping the passenger ship from capsizing at the quay.  After the compartments flooded, the vessel settled on the bottom in the harbour.  No reports of injuries as no passengers were on board as the vessel was in winter-layup.  Reports state the vessel will be refloated after any remaining oil on board has been removed to prevent any possible pollution being released.   Divers will patch the hull to stop any further leaks.

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Nuevo Ria Aldan

October 27, 2012 | Grounding
Photo: westcorktimes.com

The 36 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Ria Aldan went aground near Ardnakinna Lighthouse, Berrehaven, Ireland.  The vessel had run onto the rocks and requested assistance from the RNLI.   The RNLI dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and pulled the 11 crew of the Nuevo Ria Aldan ashore.  The fishing vessel was refloated on the next high tide and taken to Castletownbere.   Authorities inspected the area for any pollution released and damage to the Nuevo Ria Aldan.

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