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Nathan E. Stewart

Nathan E. Stewart

The 29 meter long tug Nathan E. Stewart along with its 287 foot tanker-barge became disabled after the starboard engine failed while off Cape Fairweather, Alaska.   The tug has able to maintain power but not enough to keep the vessel from drifting.   The barge is loaded with 2,500,000 gallons of diesel fuel.  The Coast Guard has dispatched cutters to the scene.   A commercial tug from Hawk Inlet has also been dispatched to the scene.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   Reports state the tug and barge are off shore and there are no concerns the vessel may run aground.

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Morning Cedar Adrift

Morning Cedar Adrift

The 200 meter long, 28100 dwt freighter Morning Cedar loaded with packaged timber became disabled off Tanaga Island, Alaska.  The freighter’s rudder became stuck hard to starboard due to a hydraulic leak.  The crew was unable to make repairs, but the vessel was able to maneuver away from the island by the combination of main propulsion and bow thrusters.   Conditions are poor with winds up to 45 mph and waves up to 15 feet.   The freighter contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched aircraft to the scene.  The cutter Sherman was diverted to the scene as a precaution.   The owner of the vessel is arranging to have a commerical tug to take the Morning Cedar under tow.  No reports of injuries to any of the 23 crew on board.

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Janice Ruth II Sunk

Janice Ruth II Sunk

Photo: USCG

The 47 foot long fishing vessel Janice Ruth II sank at its berth at Valdez, Alaska.   The vessel was discovered listed over to starboard submerged at the docks.  No one was on board at the time of the sinking.   Authorities placed an oil boom and sorbent pads around the vessel to contain the pollution released.  The Janice Ruth II has a capacity for 500 gallons of diesel and 24 gallons of hydraulic oil, but no details to how much was on board at the time.  Reports state the vessel was bank-owned.

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