Shipwreck Log - Page 9

Net Effect

December 14, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the morning of December 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Net Effect capsized on the Pacific Ocean off the harbor at Ventura, California. Reports state the vessel had turn turtle just outside the harbor sending the crew of 4 into the water. The local harbor patrol along with a nearby fishing vessel reached the Net Effect within minutes. The four crew were pulled from the water with two requiring medical attention. They were taken ashore and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Coast Guard has jurisdiction and has started efforts to have fuel removed off the vessel. Reports state the Net Effect is in no danger of sinking. The cause of the capsizing has not been disclosed.

Federal Yoshino

December 13, 2024 Paul Hancock

On December 8, the 190 meter long, 32845 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yoshino (IMO: 9218416) suffered damage on Lake Superior at Thunder Bay, Ontario. The bulk carrier was attempting to depart from its berth when it’s rudder struck the dock. Damage to the rudder was significant and the Federal Yoshino had to be towed to a nearby terminal where it will have its cargo transferred to the 200 meter long, 34763 dwt bulk carrier Federal Michigan (IMO: 9975416). No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Larus

December 12, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the night of December 7, the 100 meter long, 5720 dwt tanker Larus (IMO: 1065289) went adrift off the French coast in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. The Larus had been at anchor since late November after it suffered a technical fault. The tanker dropped anchor in Bay of Saint-Brieuc waiting for a commercial tug to tow to a shipyard in Estonia for repairs. Before a tug could arrive, the heavy weather from Storm Durragh caused the Larus‘s anchor to drag. The tanker requested assistance from French authorities as the vessel drifted towards the shoreline. Authorities dispatched the rescue tug Abeille Bourbon which reached the Larus around midnight.

The tug attempted to pass a towline to the Larus but it was not successful. Authorities decided to dispatch a response team to assist with the recovery. A helicopter flew the team out to the tanker and lowered them onto the deck. With the team onboard, the towline was established allowing the Abeille Bourbon to tow the Larus to the protection of the port at Brest. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.