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Virginia J

Virginia J

Virginia J
Photo: uscg

On July 26, the fishing vessel Virginia J sank in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California. The Virginia J suffered water ingress and a distress call was sent out.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and the 47 foot long response vessel to the scene.  The Coast Guard also alerted other fishing vessels to assist in the rescue effort.  The fishing vessel Redeemer responded and rescued the two crewmen off the Virigina J.  No reports of injuries.  The Virginia J later sank a few miles offshore.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Xin Yi Yi

Xin Yi Yi

Xin Yi Yi
Photo: thesundaily.my

The 43.6 meter long fishing vessel Xin Yi Yi capsized and partially sank off Penang Island, Malaysia.  The Xin Yi Yi had struck the wreckage of a previous shipwreck damaging the hull and allowing water ingress.  The five crew on the Xin Yi Yi were rescued by authorities.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities are monitoring the site for any signs of pollution released.

 

Commando

Commando

Commando
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 19.7 meter long tugboat Commando and the 17 meter long sailing vessel Sera sank on the Oude Maas near the Botlek Bridge at Hoogvliet.  The Commando was towing the Sera to a shipyard in Numansdorp when both vessels sank.  There was no one on the Sera, but the 2 crew on the Commando found themselves in the water.  A passing boat rescued the two crew.  Reports do not state which vessel sank first, but the assumption was the Sera was in poor condition and sank first and pulled the Commando down.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched a response team and divers to the scene.