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Ferry towed to Bainbridge Island

July 29, 2014 | Disabled

The 140 meter long, 1393 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Tacoma became disabled in the middle of Pudget Sound while en route to Bainbridge Island, Washington. The Tacoma was on a regular scheduled voyage between Seattle and Bainbridge with 405 passengers and 138 cars when it suffered a power blackout and lost propulsion. The ferry dropped anchor and contacted the Coast Guard. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene. The tugs towed the ferry to Bainbridge Island where passengers and vehicles disembarked. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs will tow the ferry to a repair dock to determine the cause of the source of the power blackout.

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Capsized Demi Lynn

July 28, 2014 | Capsize, Pollution

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Demi Lynn capsized at its berth in Warren, Rhode Island. The fishing vessel filled full of water and overturned onto its side. No one was on the vessel at the time. Coast Guard crews responded to the scene and place booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. Local firefighters plan to wait until low tide and begin pumping water out of the vessel while divers place straps around the hull to refloat the Demi Lynn. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Whale boat disabled off Massachusetts

July 28, 2014 | Disabled

Photo: nationalpost.com

The 83 foot long passenger ship Cetacea became disabled while off Nahant, Massachusetts. The whale watching ship was on a 3 hour trip with 157 passengers and 6 crew when it’s propeller got caught on a mooring cable. The vessel requested assistance with the Coast Gurad dispatching the cutters Tybee and Escanaba to the scene. Divers were brought to the scene, but were unable to detach the cable. Unable to free the vessel from the line, the Coast Guard attempted to transfer the passengers off the Cetacea. Those attempts failed due to rough seas. Passengers remained on board overnight until the following morning when divers were able to cut the passenger ship free. Later investigation found the mooring line was from a lobster trap. No reports of damage or pollution released. Reports state many passengers suffered seasickness with several requiring medical attention.

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