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Pacific Producer

Pacific Producer

Pacific Producer 1
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The 169 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Producer went aground on Kodiak Island, Alaska.  The vessel was traveling through the Ouzinkie Narrows in 9 foot tides when it grounded onto the beach.   The vessel suffered a large fracture along the hull, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation on site.   Salvage attempts won’t be attempted until higher tides return the following week.  A good samaritan vessel help evacuate part of the Pacific Producer’s crew.  Salvagers plan to remove the 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel to minimize treat of pollution.  Reports state the Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Bangkok Bridge

Bangkok Bridge

Bangkok Bridge

The 267 meter long, 52089 dwt container ship Bangkok Bridge became disabled in the Unimak Pass near Unalaska, Alasaka.  The vessel had lost power when its engines failed and was adrift.   The crew was able to restart the engines and proceeded to Summer Bay off Unalaska for repairs.   The Coast Guard has ordered the vessel to remain at anchor until the repairs can be inspected.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Bangkok Bridge had departed from Shanghai bound for Long Beach, California.

 

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Arluk

Arluk

Arluk
Photo: USCG

The 63 foot long research vessel Arluk sank while berthed at Kodiak, Alaska.  The vessel was discovered submerged at the dock.  The cause of the sinking was unknown.  No reports of injuries as no one was on board at the time.  Authorities state there was a small amount of diesel fuel was released into the harbor.  A boom was placed around the vessel until it can be raised.

 

 

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