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Zanzibar Disaster

Zanzibar Disaster

The ferry MV Spice Islander capsized and sank three hours after leaving  the island of Unguja (Zanzibar), Tanzania bound for Pemba island.   Witnesses stated the ferry was overloaded with passengers and reports state there were at least 800 people on board.  Initial search and recovery teams have rescued 620 survivors many who were holding onto anything that could float.  However, 187 have perished and authorities expect the death toll to rise.   Tanzanian authorities have requested assistance from other countries while private aircraft and boats are assisting in the rescue and recovery efforts.

The 836 ton ro-ro ferry MV Spice Islander was built in 1967.  The ferry sailed as the Marianna from 1967 to 1989.  The ferry was sold and sailed as the Apostolos P. until 2007.  

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Antheus Sinks

Antheus Sinks

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The 12 meter, 17 ton fishing vessel Antheus sank in the English Channel off Saint Vaast-La-Hougue, France.   The Antheus was peforming a maneuver when it capsized sending it’s three crew into the water.   The crew was able to sent out a distress call  and were later rescued by the fishing vessel Caen.   The three men were unharmed, but shaken by the event.   No pollution was sited where the Antheus sank.   An investigation will be conducted into the sinking.

More information on the Antheus found on http://www.fishsubsidy.org/FR/vessel/FRA000735900/antheus

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Ice Maiden Heads Deeper

Ice Maiden Heads Deeper

The 36 foot fishing vessel Ice Maiden capsized while hauling in a net full of salmon near the entrance of Galena Bay, Alaska.  The 4 crew on board were able to escape to the skiff as the Ice Maiden sank.   The owner contacted salvagers to raise the fishing vessel as the Ice Madien was 45 feet below the surface.   However, when the salvager attempted to raise the fishing vessel, a piece of equipment failed causing the Ice Maiden to fall into deeper water.   The Ice Maiden rests in 180 feet of water.   Some diesel fuel is leaking from the Ice Maiden, but salvagers are conducting clean up operations.   No reports of injuries.

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