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Plan B

February 21, 2012 | Disabled, Sank

Photos: USCG

 

The 81 foot long fishing vessel Plan B became disabled while off Kennebunkport, Maine.   The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and the vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up.   The two men on board contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and rescue boat to the scene.   The Coast Guard also sent out a broadcast asking any boats in the area to assist.   The fishing vessel Cameran Lee responded and was first to reach the Plan B.   The crew were safely transferred over to the Cameran Lee.   The crew was reported to have arranged for salvage as the Plan B was still afloat.

UPDATE:

The Plan B sank three hours after the crew was rescued.  The vessel rests in 286 feet of water.   The Coast Guard reported large debris in the water along with a 200 foot wide slick of diesel fuel.

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Paul Patrick

February 17, 2012 | Allision

The 10 meter long trawler Paul Patrick H1103 allided with the Southend Pier off Southend-on-Sea, England.   The pier suffered damage to two vertical support pilings and to hortizontal beams and cross bracings.    The Paul Patrick was able to pull away from the pier under its own power and proceeded to Leigh-on-Sea.   Witnesses state the fishing vessel steered directly into the pier.   The 1.3 mile long pier will remain closed until further repairs can be made.   This marks the 17th time the pier has been struck by a vessel.   Reports state that repairs from the last allision had just been completed when the Paul Patrick struck the bridge.

 

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Phantom Update

February 17, 2012 | Disabled

Photos: Swedish Coast Guard

The Swedish Coast Guard towed the disabled freighter Phantom to Oskarshamn.   The Freighter is now moored at a quay where operations to stabilize the vessel will continue.   Plans to remove the deck cargo and bilge pumping should correct the severe list.   A salvage company has been contracted to handle further operations.

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