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Author: Paul Hancock

BT-92263-TS

BT-92263-TS

On the morning of March 1, the fishing vessel BT-92263-TS capsized and sank in the East Vietnam Sea near Ben Tre, Vietnam. The fishing vessel had  capsized due to the heavy seas and strong winds. Authorities assisted by nearby fishing vessels searched the area for the BT-92263-TS and its four crew.  Reports state the four crew were found later adrift in the sea.  The crew would be  rescued and were taken back  to port of Ba Tri.  News accounts state the crew members sustained minor injuries and were later taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities stated the BT-92263-TS sunk, but no details if any pollution was released.

 

Oyster

Oyster

Oyster
Photo: KEGM

On the early morning hours of February 27, the 136 meter long, 9503 container ship Oyster (IMO: 9418884) became disabled on the Bosporus near Kandilli, Turkey. The Oyster was heading to Novorossiysk from Ambarli when it suffered engine failure.  Unable to restart the engines, the vessel alerted authorities and requested assistance. The KEGM dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 7 (IMO: 9598608) and Kurtarma 12 (IMO: 9854404) which took the container ship under tow. The vessels then proceeded to Büyükdere where the Oyster dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Canis Majoris

Canis Majoris

Hubbard

On the evening of February 20, the 43 foot long fishing vessel Canis Majoris went missing in the Nichols Passage near Thorne Bay, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The Coast Guard was alerted by the fishing vessel’s EPIRB and launched a search and rescue operation. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter from Sitka along with a fast response boat from Ketchikan and the 46 meter long cutter John McCormick to search the area. The 86 meter long, 6096 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Hubbard (IMO:9812808) was headed for Juneau was nearby and joined in the search.  The Hubbard found a life raft and floating debris but no survivors. The Coast Guard continued the search for another 25 hours before calling it off.  Authorities stated there was likely only one person onboard at the time the vessel was lost.

John McCormick