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Ocean Dream

Ocean Dream

Ocean Dream

The 163 meter long, 2352 dwt passenger Ocean Dream capsized and sank off Laem Chanang, Sri Racha, Thailand. The Ocean Dream was at anchor when fishermen spotted the passenger ship listing to port. The Ocean Dream had been at anchor for over a year without crew or maintenance and was considered to be abandoned.  Authorities attempted to coordinate efforts with the owners to stabilize the Ocean Breeze, but the vessel capsized and sank before the plan could be implemented. The passenger ship now rests on its port side partially sunk.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities have dispatched a response team to determine if any pollution has been released.  Later reports state some oil pollution was spotted near the wreck.  Local authorities have stated they will consider wreck removal by a salvage company after further investigation.

https://youtu.be/tHPlWxWgvwY

Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III
Photo: dailypress.com

The 76 foot long fishing vessel Carolina Queen III  ran aground near the East Rockaway Inlet off Queens, New York.  During the night, the Carolina Queen III had sprung a leak and sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard.  The scallop fishing boat proceeded back towards port  while the Coast Guard dispatched a response boat to the scene.  While the crew of the Carolina Queen III was able to bring the flooding under control, the trawler ran ashore.  With waves reaching 12 feet, the seven crew on the Carolina Queen III were hoisted off by a rescue helicopter.  During the rescue, the 25-foot Coast Guard response boat capsized and spilled out five crew into the water.  The Coast Guard crew were able to swim ashore. No reports of injuries, but the seven crew were later taken to hospital for observation.  Reports state the 25-foot rescue boat was later secured on the shore.

https://youtu.be/9IVTF2K7Eyo

Allicat

Allicat

Allicat
Photo: uscg

On Febuary 9, the 41 foot long fishing vessel Allicat capsized in Snows Cut on the Cape Fear River near Carolina Beach, North Carolina. The Allicat was en route to Florida when it ran aground in Snows Cut.  The two crew on board was waiting for the next high tide to attempt to refloat the fishing vessel, but the Allicat began to capsized.  One crew was able to contact the Coast Guard while the other went overboard into the water.  The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat and safely rescued both men.  Both crewmen sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  Authorities did state there was a small sheen spotted around the vessel. A response team was hired to remove the batteries and fuel on board the Allicat. A boom was placed around the partially sunk Allicat to contain any further pollution released.