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Nine Boats Sunk by Snow

Nine Boats Sunk by Snow

Juneau Harbor
Photo: Juneau Harbor

According to local news reports, the record-breaking snow in Juneau, Alaska has resulted in multiple vessels of various sizes to sink in the Gastineau Channel within the Juneau harbor.  The Juneau harbor typically operates with a smaller workforce during the winter months and were quickly overwhelmed by the heavy snowfall.  On December 30, there had been 16 inches of snow and by the end of December the total snowfall had reached 50 inches.

The workers in the harbor would clear snow off nearly 50 vessels, but at least 9 would either capsize or sink. This includes many personal watercraft along with larger vessels.  Reports state the 54 foot fishing vessel Julie Ann sunk in the harbor. Reports state that workers are dewatering and refloat the impacted vessels, but efforts have been hampered by weather and resources.

 

Jhon David

Jhon David

Jhon David
Photo: mb.com.ph

On the afternoon of December 28, the motorized banca Jhon David capsized in the Olango Channel off Gilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines. The Jhon David departed from Getafe, Bohol with 18 passengers bound for Cebu City.  As the banca was off Gilutungan Island, the vessel lost stability and capsized.  The Philippine Coast Guard received reports of the incident and dispatched a search and rescue operation.

Oceanjet 10

Fourteen passengers were rescued by the 24 meter long, 249 gt passenger ferry Ocean Jet 10 (Official No: 07-0000196) who were later safely transported to Cebu City.  Two passengers were rescued by a nearby banca. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued the two banca crew members. There were no reports of injuries.

The adrift Jhon David was later recovered off Cuaming Island, Bohol. The Coast Guard attached a towing line and secured the banca.

Philippine authorities conducted an initial investigation in Cebu with interviews of the passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard stated it would look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy of The Seas
Photo: beritabulukumba.com

On the morning of December 27, the 47 meter long pinisi sailing vessel Sharandy Of The Seas sank in the Bali Sea in Serangan Harbor, Bali. The Sharandy Of The Seas had been at its mooring undergoing repairs in the harbor when a strong storm squall struck the area. With windws reaching 45 kilometers/hour, the sailing vessel lost stability and developed a severe list to port. The 13 crew on board were unable to stabilize the vessel before it rolled over and sank.

All 13 crew were force to abandon ship and jump into the sea.  All were later rescued by locals using a small tender and taken ashore at Serangan Beach. There were no reports of injuries.

Reports state the Sharandy Of The Seas sank at 8°43’13.0″S 115°14’27.0″E. There were no disclosure if any pollution had been released.