The 100 foot, 58 dwt fishing vessel Oregon went aground in Kelp Bay near Angoon, Alaska. The Oregon is reported as listing to one side, but there has been no water ingress. The vessel has contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard has dispatched a cutter to the scene. Reports state there are five people on board and no injuries. The Oregon has 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board, but there has been no pollution reported at this time.
The 56-foot fishing vessel Lively Jane sank in Anderson Bay near Valdez, Alaska. The Lively Jane had struck a submerged rock which holed the hull. The crew sent out a distress call which was received by the nearby fishing vessel Alioth. The Alioth rescued the 5 crew of the Lively Jane and contacted the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard launched the 25 foot response boat which took the Lively Jane crew back to Valdez. The Lively Jane had 75 gallons of diesel fuel and 25 gallons of lube oil on board when it sank. No oil pollution has been spotted on the surface. The owner has hired a firm to begin salvage operations and pollution control. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the sinking.
The 58 foot fishing vessel Legend went aground at Bostwick Point south of Ketchikan, Alaska. Soon after, the fishing vessel caught fire. However, the 5 crew on board were rescued by the nearby vessel Western Roamer. The Legend’s crew was transferred to another fishing vessel and were transported back to Ketchikan. The Legend was loaded with 700 gallons of diesel fuel along with 2,000 pounds of salmon. The fire consumed the vessel leaving only a burned out hull. Reports state there is some oil pollution around the hull. The Coast Guard is assisting the owner in salvage operations. They are also conducting an investigation into the grounding. No reports of injuries.
