Endeavor

Endeavor

Endeavor
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On July 22, the former fishing vessel now houseboat Endeavor ran into difficulties as it was being towed to shore for repairs in Snow’s Cove in Rockland, Maine . The Endeavor‘s cement hull had begun to leak and the vessel was being towed by a lobster boat when it became swamped and went ashore. Maine authorities along with the United States Coast Guard were alerted to the situation.  Authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain any fuel that was released from the vessel.  Reports state the remaining diesel fuel on board was being removed to prevent any potential environmental risks.  There were no injuries reported.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Miss Jessie

Miss Jessie

Miss Jessie
Photo: USCG

On the early morning of July 25, the 37 foot long fishing vessel Miss Jessie ran aground just south of Humboldt Bay near Eureka, California. The Miss Jessie contacted the United States Coast Guard that the fishing vessel had become disabled and had washed ashore. The Coast Guard dispatched the 47 foot motor lifeboat from Humboldt Bay along with a MH-Dolphin helicopter to assist. The helicopter arrived on scene and hoisted all 5 crew off the Miss Jessie to safety.  There were no injuries reported.

The Coast Guard reported that the Miss Jessie had some 800 gallons of diesel fuel still on board, but there were no signs of pollution released. Authorities are monitoring the vessel while efforts are made to refloat the fishing vessel.  Reports state the Miss Jessie was eventually pulled back into open water a few days later.

This isn’t the first Miss Jessie to require assistance in this area.  In April 2018, the 45 foot long fishing vessel Miss Jessie had suffered steering failure just south of Humboldt Bay off  Table Bluff, California. The Coast Guard responded and the 47 foot motor lifeboat towed the fishing vessel back to harbor.

Tug Orca Sunk

Tug Orca Sunk

Orca
Photo: butenunbinnen.de

On the evening of July 24, the 27 meter long tugboat Orca (MMSI: 211513200) sank on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Orca was supposed to push a barge with a drilling crane to a construction site when suddenly the crane toppled over.  The crane struck the tugboat with enough force that it severely damage the hull allowing uncontrolled water ingress. The crew was able to escape to safety before the Orca sank to the bottom of the harbour. One person suffered minor injuries and received treatment.

Authorities responded to the scene and found diesel fuel sheen around the sunken tug.  Booms were deployed around the sunken Orca to prevent the pollution from spreading further into the river. A salvage company was contacted to recover the tugboat and the crane from the water. A few days later a crane was used to lift the Orca from the bottom.  The cause for the crane to collapse had not yet been determined.