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Arctic Hunter

Arctic Hunter

ARCTIC_HUNTER

The 93 foot long, 308 gt fishing vessel Arctic Hunter went aground off Unalaska, Alaska.  The crab boat was departing to start a fishing trip when it went onto the rocks near the cliffs off Morris Cove.  No reports of injuries.  A salvage firm was requested to aid refloating the vessel.  The salvage crew will attempt to remove 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel and oil off the vessel.  A storm was forecast to reach the scene later the same day.  Authorities state that alcohol was not a factor in the incident. The cause of the incident has not been reported.

 

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Western Venture

Western Venture

 

photo: USCG
photo: USCG

The 59 foot long fishing vessel Western Venture caught fire and sank in the Bering Sea off Adak, Alaska.  The fire started in the vessel’s bow and quickly consumed the entire vessel.  The five crew on board activated the vessel’s EPIRB before escaping into the life raft.  The nearby fishing vessel Aleutian Beauty was first on scene and rescued all five crewmen.  No injuries were reported.  The Coast Guard reported that an oil sheen was reported where the Western Venture sank. The Western Venture had some 2000 gallons of diesel and other oil on board at the time.

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Neptune Sinks

Neptune Sinks

Photo: alaskapublic.org
Photo: alaskapublic.org

The 76 foot long fishing vessel Neptune sank while moored in the harbor at Haines, Alaska.  No one was on board at the time of the sinking.  A spill was spotted around the sunken vessel as the Neptune had some 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Local authorities placed a boom around the Neptune to contain the spill.  A diver was called to close fuel vents to prevent further fuel leaking into the water.  The Coast Guard has contacted the Neptune’s owners and arranging clean-up efforts.

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