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Alaskan Knight

Alaskan Knight

Alaskan Knight

The 43 meter long fishing vessel Alaskan Knight became disabled off Mary Island near Ketchikan, Alaska.   The Alaskan Knight had lost its propeller and gone adrift.  The crew shot a flare which was spotted by the fishing vessel Nancy Marie.  The Nancy Marie took the Alaskan Knight under tow back to Ketchikan.  The Coast Guard also dispatched a helicopter to the scene to investigate the report of the flare.   When the Alaskan Knight arrived in Ketchikan, the Coast Guard boarded the vessel and conducted an investigation.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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Polar Wind and Unimak Trader Update

Polar Wind and Unimak Trader Update

Photo: dec.alaska.gov

The 78 foot long tug Polar Wind and 250 foot long barge Unimak Trader remain aground near Ukolnoi Island, Alaska since November 13.   The vessels were headed to Dutch Harbor from Sand Point with 90 containers when the tug became disabled and was blown ashore in heavy seas.  The five crew on board the Polar Wind were later rescued by the Coast Guard.   Reports state there was some pollution spotted in the water near the grounded vessels.   The barge had some 1,200 gallons of fuel on deck while the tug had some 20,500 gallons of diesel fuel on board.   A boom was placed around the vessels to help contain any pollution released.

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Polar Wind

Polar Wind

Photo: fremonttugboat.com

The 32 meter long tug Polar Wind went aground in Cold Bay, Alaska.  The tug was towing a barge with 90 containers when it struck by bad weather with 8 foot seas and winds reaching 40 miles per hour.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter the scene.  The helicopter was able to winch all five crewmen to safety.  The Coast Guard will monitor the situation for any pollution released.  Reports state the Polar Wind has suffered some water ingress.  No details on the status of the barge.

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