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Neptune 1

Neptune 1

The 58 foot long fishing vessel Neptune 1 became disabled and went aground off Umnak Island, Alaska.  The Neptune 1 had suffered engine failure and went adrift in 15 foot seas and 30 mph winds.  The vessel sent out a distress call and the nearby fishing vessel Alaska Enterprise responded.   The Enterprise relayed messages to the Coast Guard who dispatched a C-130 airplane and helicopter to the scene.  The three crew on board put on their survival suits and were able to swim ashore.   The helicopter arrived later and safely rescued the men.  The three crewmen arrived safely at Unalaska.  The Neptune 1 sits on the beach on the northwest side of the island.  No reports of injuries.  No reports of pollution being released, but there is diesel fuel still on board the vessel.

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Alaska Rescues – Part II

Alaska Rescues – Part II

The 68 foot fishing vessel Heritage sank off Kodiak Island, Alaska in bad weather with 60 knots winds and 16 foot waves.  A Jayhawk helicopter was heading to rescue an earlier wreck, see Part I, when it received the distress call from the Heritage.  The helicopter proceed to the scene.   At the same time, the 37 meter long  fishing vessel Tuxedni, headed to the scene.   The Tuxedni was able to rescue five crewman while the helicopter pulled two crewman from the water.   All seven crewmen were wearing survival suits and reported to be in good condition.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

 

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Alaska Rescues – Part 1

Alaska Rescues – Part 1

Photo: USCG / Charly Hengen

The 58 foot fishing vessel Kimberly went aground in Jute bay, Shelikof Strait, Alaska.  The vessel relayed its situation to family who contacted the Coast Guard.   The fishing vessel was hard aground and the crew remained on board overnight due the winds reaching 100 mph and 16 foot waves.   The Coast Guard dispatched an airplane and helicopter to the scene who were nearby waiting until daylight to attempt a rescue.   Just as dawn approached, a second helicopter was dispatched to allow the first to return for refueling.   As the second helicopter approached, another call was received that another vessel was sinking off Kodiak Island.  While the helicopter was away, the four crew of the Kimberly walked to shore during low tide.   A third helicopter arrived and hoisted the four crew safely on board.    No reports of injuries.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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