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Raidawn

Raidawn

Photo: USCG

The 49 foot long fishing vessel Raidawn was ran ashore in Main Bay, Prince William Sound.   The Raidawn had struck a rock in the bay resulting in holing the hull and water ingress.  The crew requested assistance from the Coast Guard while another fishing vessel assisted in towing the Raidawn to shore.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene which spotted an oil sheen around the Raidawn.   The vessel had some 3,200 gallons of diesel on board at the time of the grounding.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities have personnel on site to monitor any further release of pollution.   The owner of the  Raidawn was issued an order to remove the remaining fuel and make temporary repairs before towing the fishing vessel back into the water.

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Landing Craft Beached

Landing Craft Beached

photo: USCG

The 174 foot long United States Army Reserve landing craft Monterey was beached on Puffin Island near Kodiak, Alaska.  The landing craft had struck an object tearing the hull and fuel tanks open.  The crew quickly ran the vessel up onto the beach to avoid sinking.   The two crew were safely rescued by the Coast Guard and were treated for minor injuries.  Two booms were placed around the vessel to contain the pollution released into the water.  Nearly 15,300 gallons of fuel was released into the water.   An additional oil boom was placed near the mouth of the Buskin River as a precautionary measure.  Reports state a skimmer vessel is to arrive on scene to remove the released fuel.  The landing craft will remain on the beach until the remaining fuel can be removed.  The Monterey was carrying heavy construction equipment to Bethel from California.

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Yankee

Yankee

Photo: Sitka SAR Photo/Don Kluting

The fishing vessel Yankee ran aground on Error Island near Sitka, Alaska.  A passenger on board had contacted a friend via text message that the vessel was in trouble.   The friend then contacted the Coast Guard in Juneau who dispatch rescuers to the scene.  When the rescuers arrived they found the vessel high and dry and in danger of falling over onto its side with the master of the vessel under the influence.  The Coast Guard requested that the master and his passenger to leave the vessel, but the master of the vessel refused to leave.   The authorities force the man from the Yankee and was later arrested.   The Coast Guard reported that the hull of the vessel was undamaged and Yankee would be refloated on the next high tide.

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