Fishing Vessels Collide

Fishing Vessels Collide

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The 90 foot long, 231 dwt fishing vessel Viking Storm collided with the 40 foot fishing vessel Maverick near La Push, Washington.   The Maverick quickly sank sending it’s four crew into the water.   The Viking Storm rescued three of the four men from the water.  The survivors were later transferred to a Coast Guard cutter.   The Coast Guard conducted a search for the remaining crewman.   The cause of the collision was not reported, but the accident is under investigation.

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Two Ashore Off Valencia

Two Ashore Off Valencia

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The 118 meter long, 8250 dwt containter ship Celia and the 9742 dwt freighter BSLE Sunrise went aground near Valencia, Spain.   Both vessels had been at anchor when  a strong storm struck causing the anchors to drag until both ships were on the beach.    No reports of damage,  injuries or pollution released.    Several tugs were on scene to pull the vessels off the beach.  Reports state  initial attempts to refloat the vessels were unsuccessful.

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