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Fate Hunter

Fate Hunter

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 65 foot long, 104 gt fishing vessel Fate Hunter went aground near Shoup Bay, Valdez, Alaska.  The crew sent out a distress call reporting the vessel had gone aground with four people on board.  The nearby fishing vessel Akemi responded and safely transported the crew of the Fate Hunter to Valdez.  No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel.  The Coast Guard and state authorities are monitoring the vessel for pollution.  The Fate Hunter had 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and 150,000 pounds of fish on board.

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Cordova Collision

Cordova Collision

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 209 foot long, 1032 dwt barge Cordova Provider allided with the 225 foot long Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore at its mooring in the harbor at Cordova, Alaska.  The barge was being maneuvered by the 52 foot long, 65 dwt tug Krystal Sea when it struck the cutter.   The barge suffered no damage, but the Sycamore had some damage reported.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board the barge or pollution released.   Authorites have launched an investigation into the incident.  The Sycamore is based in Cordova as a bouy tender along with search and rescue missions.

Photo: mxak.org
Photo: mxak.org
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Savannah Ray

Savannah Ray

The 81 foot long fishing vessel Savannah Ray went aground in the Bainbridge Passage in Prince William Sound, Alaska.  The fishing vessel suffered minimal damage to its bow.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel aground with 8000 gallons of diesel fuel along with 150,000 pounds of fish on board.   The Savannah Ray was refloated on the next high tide.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Coast Guard monitored the vessel until it arrived in Seward, Alaska.

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