Barge sinks off Kittery Point

Barge sinks off Kittery Point

Photo: fosters.com
Photo: fosters.com

A 40 foot work barge sank near Kittery Point near Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire.  The barge began to suffer water ingress after the hull had struck a submerged object.  The one crewman on board requested assistance and was rescued by a Coast Guard boat. The Coast Guard kept a response team on scene to monitor if any pollution would be released.  The work barge had 100 gallons of diesel fuel at the time it sank.

Divers arrived on scene and were able to patch the hull of the barge the following day.  The barge was brought back to the surface and pumped out of water.  The barge was taken to a nearby yard where it would be pulled out of the water for repairs.

 

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Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Photo: kucb.org
Photo: kucb.org

The 37 meter long fishing vessel Arctic Hunter became a total loss after being aground since November 1 off Unalaska. The salvage operation to remove the grounded crab boat was halted.  Salvage had been suspended for a week because of a storm.  When the salvage team returned, the hull had sustained more more damage.  The removal of the Arctic Hunter as a wreck will continue.

Reports state the Arctic Hunter had leaked some 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel after it had grounded.  Salvage operations had recovered some 5,000 gallons from 12,000 gallons of fuel on board at the time the fishing vessel went aground. Investigation into the incident is continuing.  No details to if criminal charges will be filed.

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