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Evening Star

Evening Star

The 50 foot fishing vessel Evening Star capsized and sank in the Slocum Arm near Sitka, Alaska.  The crew were pulling in a load of salmon nets when it lost stability before sinking in 300 feet of water .  All five crewmen on board were able to escape and were quickly rescued by the nearby fishing vessel Chickamene.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities spotted an oil sheen on the surface causing the closure of the nearby salmon fishery.   The Evening Star had some 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel aboard when it sank.  The Coast Guard is coordinating with the vessel’s owners with the pollution and salvage if possible.

 

 

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Kelarvi

Kelarvi

 

Photo: ntv.ru

The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Kelarvi collided with the small passenger vessel Rossi on the Neva River near St. Petersburg, Russia.   The small vessel crossed the path of the freighter when the two vessels collided. The smaller Rossi quickly turned sideways caught on the freighter’s bow until it swung away and capsized.   The damage hull flooded with water nearly submerging the entire boat.   The 13 passengers on board were luckily on the upper deck.  Many fell overboard and were later rescued by nearby vessels.   Ten people were injured and were taken to hospital.  Authorities report that the Rossi’s two crew were at fault for the collision and that criminal charges have been filed.  The Kelarvi suffered only minor damage and no injuries to the crew.

Russian TV coverage at www.ntu.ru

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Arthur J and Madison

Arthur J and Madison

photo: USCG

The 110 foot long dredging barge Arthur J. sank on Lake Huron near the entrance to the St. Clair River at Lakeport State Beach , Michigan.  The Arthur J. was being pushed by the 38 foot long tug Madison when it encountered a storm with 15 to 20 knot winds and heavy rain.   The Madison capsized in the storm while the Arthur J. sank.  No reports of injuries and the crew were all rescued.  An oil spill was spotted around both vessels.  Reports state that some 300 gallons on the tug and 1,500 gallons on the barge.  The Coast Guard deployed some 1400 feet of boom to contain the spill, but some oil has washed ashore.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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