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Sea Pup

Sea Pup

Sea Pup
Photo: uscg

The 35 foot long fishing vessel Sea Pup ran aground on a jetty off Newport, Oregon. The fishing vessel was coming into the port when it struck the jetty. The master of the vessel  was able to abandon ship and climb up onto the jetty to safety.  The Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and motor lifeboat.  No reports of injuries. Reports state some 80 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water before the vessel broke up on the jetty.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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WSF Kennewick

WSF Kennewick

Kennewick

On July 8, the 273 foot long ro-ro passenger ferry WSF Kennewick ran aground in Keystone Harbor, Whidbey Island, Washington. The ferry was en route to Coupeville from Townsend when it stranded outside the channel onto the muddy bottom. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Divers inspected the hull and the Coast Guard cleared the ferry to continue operations later the same day.

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Ørsta

Ørsta

Ørsta
Photo: rbnett.no

The 50 meter long ro-ro passenger fery Ørsta ran aground at Molde, Norway. The Ørsta was approaching the piers when it struck bottom. The ferry was able to later berth in Molde where it was inspected by divers for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.