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Miss Montie

Miss Montie

Miss Montie
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On April 13, the 50 foot fishing vessel Miss Montie ran aground on the Atlantic Ocean near Beverly Beach, Florida. The shrimp boat had suffered engine failure and was unable to proceed under its owner power. A nearby fishing vessel attempted to take the Miss Montie under tow, but the vessel was underpowered and had to drop the tow.

The Miss Montie requested assistance from the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat to assist.  The Coast Guard arrived on site and safely transferred the 2 crew and the vessel’s dog off the Miss Montie. The Coast Guard refused to take the fishing vessel under tow citing that conditions were too dangerous to take the shrimp boat under tow.

The Miss Montie was left to drift unmanned for several hours until it washed ashore. Reports state the master of the Miss Montie has hired a fishing vessel to pull the shrimp boat free.  The Coast Guard was monitoring the area for any signs of pollution released.  Reports state the Miss Montie will require repairs to its propeller.

KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan

KPS Orphan Ali Khan
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On the night of April 10, the 289 meter long powership KPS Orphan Ali Khan (IMO: 9248514) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara within the Yalova Anchorage Field. The powership was en route from Altinova to Yalova when it ran aground. Authorities dispatched the tugs Nen Hatun (IMO: 9675004) and Şark (MMSI: 271043518) aided by a KEGM lifeboat, divers and salvage experts. Reports state there were no injuries, but no further details were provided.

The KPS Orphan Ali Khan is one of the largest power generation vessels afloat.  Originally a capsize bulk carrier, the vessel was purchased to be converted to power generation in 2015.

Eileen Rita

Eileen Rita

Eileen Rita
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On the morning of April 11, the 86 foot fishing vessel Eileen Rita ran aground in Boston Harbor off Green Island.  The Eileen Rita and proceeding in shallow water at low tide when it grounded on the rocks. The 3 crew on board donned immersion suits and sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard. Before the Coast Guard arrived on scene, the fishing vessel rolled over onto its port side and partially sank.  The Coast Guard and Boston police boat arrived on scene and safely rescued the 3 crew.  No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard reports that the oil and fuel pollution had been released from the Eileen Rita. Authorities state as much as 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of lubrication oil was released. A long sheen of oil and fuel could be seen from the fishing vessel to the shores of Green Island.  The Coast Guard stated they are monitoring the pollution and stated it may take upwards of several days to clean up the spill.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Officials have stated they are looking into if the master of the fishing vessel had fallen asleep allowing the vessel to run aground.