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Nalani

Nalani

Nalani

The 95 foot long tugboat Nalani sank off Barbers Point Harbor, Ohau, Hawaii.  The tugboat had suffered water ingress and began to sink. The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard and local vessels responding.  The 11 crew were safely rescued by two vessels that arrived on scene.  No reports of injuries. The Nalani sank in 2,200 feet of water with 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. An one mile long sheen was spotted on the ocean.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Bärbel

Bärbel

On January 19, The 12 meter long fishing vessel Bärbel sank off Nagu, Finland. The Bärbel was fishing when it developed a list to starboard and began to fill with water.  The two crew on board abandoned ship and rescued by a nearby trawler Huovari.  The Bärbel sank a short time later in 30 meters of water. Authorities dispatched a patrol vessel and helicopter to the scene to inspect the area for any pollution released.  No further details reported.

Eyak

Eyak

Eyak
Photo: sitkaharborguide.com

 

The 80 foot long fishing boat Eyak ran aground and sank off Calligan Island near Sitka, Alaska. The Eyak had run aground during the early morning hours and the vessel requested assistance. A Sitka Mountain Rescue boat along with a Alaska Wildlife vessel responded to the scene. The 4 crew on board the Eyak were safely rescued.  The Eyak had capsized and partially sank with just a small portion of the overturn hull visible. Authorities are monitoring the situation for pollution. The fishing vessel had 500 gallons of fuel on board when it sank. Local reports state the crew did not have any survival suits on board the Eyak.