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Challenger Traveler

Challenger Traveler

Challenger Traveler
Photo: cbc.ca

The 63 foot long fishing vessel Challenger Traveler caught fire near St. John’s, Canada.  The vessel sent out a distress call before the four crew on board donned immersion suits and abandoned ship into the vessel’s life raft.  Two coast guard vessels and nearby fishing vessels responded to the call.  The crew waited two hours before rescuers found them. All four were rescued and returned to port on the fishing vessel Atlantic Bandit.  No report of injuries. 

Challenger Traveler
Photo: cbc.ca

The fire consumed the Challenger Traveler until it burnt to the water’s edge and the vessel sank.  Authorities stated there was some oil sheen visible where the fishing vessel sank. 

Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero

Barlovento Primero
Photo: eldiariomontanes.es

On May 30, the 43 meter long, 468 dwt suction dredger Barlovento Primero suffered water ingress and sank off the port of Suances, Spain. The Barlovento Primero was dredging near the entrance to the port when it suffered water ingress in the engine room.  The master and two crew members on board started the pumps to bring the flooding under control, but the pumps were quickly overwhelmed. The three men abandoned ship to another dredge that was next to the Barlovento Primero.

Barlovento Primero
Photo: eldiariomontanes.es

In just 20 minutes, the Barlovento Primero partially submerged with just a part of the bow hull above water. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a response team to the scene. They found no signs of pollution released.  A beacon was placed over the site to alert other vessels of the obstacle. The Barlovento Primero completely sank the the following day.  Reports state an action plan is being created to remove the fuel off the Barlovento Primero to prevent any environmental damage.

Jeffrey G

Jeffrey G

Jeffrey G
Photo: towboatgallery.com

The 155 foot long towboat Jeffrey G with its string of 30 barges allided with the old bridge over the Mississippi River at Viscksburg, Mississippi.  The Jeffrey G was heading downriver when it struck the bridge with several barges breaking free.  One barge loaded with grain sank while several other barges floated downriver.  Other towboats were able to recover the barges that broke free.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the barges did not contain any hazardous materials.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.