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Hero

Hero

Hero
Photo: dailyastorian.com

The 125 foot long research vessel Hero sank near Willapa Bay at its berth in Bay Center, Washington.  The Coast Guard was notified that the vessel had partially sank and a light sheen of pollution was visible.

Authorities dispatched a response team to the scene and deployed booms and absorbent pads to collect and contain the pollution. No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard has contracted a salvage company to remove the remaining oil and fuel from the vessel.  The operation shall be paid using the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

Miss Cory

Miss Cory

Miss Cory
Photo: cbc.ca

On March 6, the 19 meter long fishing vessel Miss Cory capsized and sank off Cape Lazo, Vancouver, British Columbia. The vessel was fishing herring when it capsized when the vessel developed a list. One crewman went below to investigate, but without warning the Miss Cory capsized and sank.

The Four crew on deck were tossed into the water while one crewman was trapped below in the engine room. A nearby fishing vessel rescued the four crew.  Authorities dispatched Coast Guard vessels and a helicopter to the scene to look for the remaining crewman. After a search of the area, the search was called  off. The crewman was listed missing and presumed drowned.

The Miss Cory sank and rests in 250 meters of water. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Tarvikbøen

Tarvikbøen

Tarvikbøen
Photo:.ifinnmark.no

The 11 meter long fishing vessel Tarvikbøen sank next to a floating pier in Båtsfjord, Norway.  Authorities were notified the vessel had sunk and deployed a patrol vessel to the scene. They found only the top of the mast of the Tarvikbøen visible above water.

Reports state the vessel had arrived the night before with a 4,000 kg of fish on board.  No one was on board the vessel at the time of the sinking. The cause of the sinking was not yet determined by authorities.

Tarvikbøen
Photo:.ifinnmark.no