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Sun Flora

Sun Flora

Sri-nopparat 11
Photo: siamrath.co.th

During the early morning hours of April 3, the 107 meter long, 6852 dwt tanker Sun Flora collided with the wooden 83 gt fishing vessel Sri-nopparat 11 in the Gulf of Thailand off Sattahip, Thailand. The trawler quickly broke apart sending its 8 crew overboard into the water.  A passing trawler saw the incident and was able to rescue all 8 crewmen. The Sun Flora did not stop and continued on to  Bangkok. No reports of injuries or damage to the Sun Flora.  Local authorities were alerted and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Pacific Pearl

Pacific Pearl

Pacific Pearl
Photo: haidagwaiiobserver.com

On March 7, the 70 foot long wooden fishing vessel Pacific Pearl sank off Naden Harbour, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. The crew had alerted authorities that the trawler had sprung a leak and the pumps were unable to control the flooding. The RCMP and Canadian Coast Guard responded sending vessels to the scene. Rescuers arrived and placed dewatering pumps on the Pacific Pearl and safely transferred all 5 crew off the fishing vessel. The Pacific Pearl was taken under tow, but the pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding. The Pacific Pearl sank and a red buoy was placed over the wreck. No reports of injuries.

Pacific Pearl
Photo: haidagwaiiobserver.com
Izel Vor

Izel Vor

Izel Vor
Photo: francetvinfo.fr

The 12 meter long fishing vessel Izel Vor foundered in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc off Grand Léjon Lighthouse, France. The crew had alerted authorities that the fishing vessel had uncontrolled water ingress and was in danger of sinking. Authorities dispatched two rescue vessels while the SNSM launched their lifeboat from Loguivy de la Mer. The two crew of the Izel Vor were safely rescued and taken back to Saint-Quay-Portrieux. No reports of injuries. The Izel Vor sank and rests under 7 meters of water.  Authorities have issue a notice of the danger the wreck.  No details if the fishing vessel will be raised and salvaged.