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Two Mikes

Two Mikes

The 48 foot fishing vessel Two Mikes ran aground near to the north jetty at Newport, Oregon.   The fishing vessel was attempting to enter the mouth of the Yaquina Bay when it stranded on the rocks next to the jetty.   One crewman jumped from the Two Mikes onto the jetty while the other jumped, but landed into the water.   Both crewmen reached shore where they were treated for minor injuries.   Waves pounded the Two Mikes against the jetty until the vessel partially submerged.   An oil sheen formed around the vessel as diesel fuel leaked from the tanks.   The fishing vessel had some 2000 gallons of fuel on board at the time.   A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released.   Reports state the vessel’s radar had been malfunctioning  at the time of the incident.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Rescue Craft Aground

Rescue Craft Aground

Photo: dailymail.co.uk

Two rescue craft went aground near the harbour at Aberdeen, Scotland.   The first boat had been launched by the 82 meter long supply vessel Grampian Talisker when the boat lost power.   The boat drifted until was aground on the rocks near the shoreline.   A second boat was launched to come to the aid of the first.   However, the second boat also ran aground as the tide receded.  No reports of injuries to the eight crewmen on board the two boats.   Reports state the boat was performing a routine exercise.   The vessels will be recovered when sea conditions allow.

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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Photo: Thomas Contracting

The 115 foot long fishing vessel Amazing Grace ran aground in Nassau Sound near Jacksonville, Florida.  The Amazing Grace had drifted aground while the crew on board was asleep.   The fishing vessel suffered water ingress and was at risk of sinking.  The Coast Guard was contacted and quickly dispatched the 45-foot response boat to the scene.  The response boat found the Amazing Grace in shallow water and delivered a de-watering pump.   The pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding forcing the five crew on board to abandon the Amazing Grace.  The response boat took the crew back to shore.   No reports of injuries or any pollution being released.   The owner of the Amazing Grace has contacted commercial salvagers to recover the vessel.

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