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Baranof Wind

Baranof Wind

Photo: Glacier Bay Tours

The 79 foot long, 47 dwt high-speed catamaran Baranof Wind ran aground in Glacier Bay, Alaska.  The passenger ship, with 72 passengers on board, was on a day-time sightseeing trip when it struck a rock.   The Baranof Wind suffered hull damage and water ingress, but the crew was able to contain the flooding.  The passengers were transferred to the 238 meter long, 6150 dwt cruise ship Volendam who will transport the passengers to Bartlett Cove.  There the passengers will be taken to Juneau by another vessel.    The Coast Guard reported that several people suffered minor injuries in the incident.   No reports of pollution released.   The Baranof Wind will be towed later back to port.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Evening Star

Evening Star

The 50 foot fishing vessel Evening Star capsized and sank in the Slocum Arm near Sitka, Alaska.  The crew were pulling in a load of salmon nets when it lost stability before sinking in 300 feet of water .  All five crewmen on board were able to escape and were quickly rescued by the nearby fishing vessel Chickamene.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities spotted an oil sheen on the surface causing the closure of the nearby salmon fishery.   The Evening Star had some 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel aboard when it sank.  The Coast Guard is coordinating with the vessel’s owners with the pollution and salvage if possible.

 

 

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Mary Kay

Mary Kay

The 84 foot long fishing vessel Mary Kay sank near the Dixon Entrance off  Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlottes).   The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and required assistance.   The Coast Guard ordered a helicopter to be launched, but two local fishing vessel were able to come to the Mary Kay’s aid.   The four crew were picked up from a liferaft and transferred to the fishing vessel North Wind.  The North Wind proceeded to Ketchikan.  No reports of injuries.   The Mary Kay had some 2500 gallons of diesel fuel when it sank in 100 fathoms of water.  No signs of pollution has been spotted on the surface.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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