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Phil Pasig

Phil Pasig

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The tug Phil Pasig capsized and sank near Luzon, Philippines.   The tug was towing a barge to Batangas when it was struck by a storm.  The storm pushed the Phil Pasig off course and went aground.   The next day the tug Alphard arrived on scene to begin salvage operations on the Phil Pasig.   The Alphard was able to refloat the Pasig and took the tug under tow when a large wave struck.  The wave overturned the Phil Pasig leaving just a portion of the hull above water.   The five crew on board found themselves trapped inside the overturn tug.   Four crew managed to escape and reach the surface.  They were quickly rescued and later taken to hospital.   The body of the crewman who perished was also recovered.  No pollution was reported.

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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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