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501 Oryong

501 Oryong

501 Oryong
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The 85 meter long, 1753 ton fishing boat 501 Oryong sank in the Bering Sea off the Chukotka Peninsula, Russia.  The 501 Oryong had departed from Busan with 62 persons on board in July to fish in the Bering Sea.  On December 1, the vessel was fishing pollock in stormy seas with waves reaching 5 to 6 meters in sub zero temperatures. As the crew pulled in nets, the 501 Oryong was struck by a large wave.  The surge of water flooded the fishing boat’s storage areas causing the vessel to list. The master of the 501 Oryong sent out a distress call and ordered the crew to abandon ship.  Five nearby fishing vessels responded to the scene.  The trawler Carolina rescued five crew while  the Zaliv Zabiyaka pulled another two men from the water.  Another person was recovered, but later died from hypothermia. Reports state the remaining crew remains missing.  The 501 Oryong was last reported at 62 17.05N 177 47.26E, but the vessel was stated to sink in Anadyr Bay.  One of the survivors was reported to be a Russian inspector.

501 Oryong

Alaska Mist

Alaska Mist

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

On November 9, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Alaska Mist became disable in the Bering Sea off Amak Island.  The Alaska Mist with 22 crew had suffered a mechanical failure and had gone adrift. The crew requested assistance with a Coast Guard vessel and helicopter, the tug Resolve Pioneer and another fishing vessel responding.  The fishing vessel Pavlof arrived on the scene and took the Alaska Mist under tow.

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The pair of fishing vessel headed towards Dutch Harbor until the tug Resolve Pioneer arrived.  The tug attempted to connect a line, but it suffered equipment failure and had to standoff to make repairs.  The Alaska Mist drifted closer to shore when the crew were able to successfully drop anchor.   The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche arrived and began to transfer non-essential crewmen.   In 35 mph winds and waves reaching 10 feet, the non-essential crew from the Alaska Mist were transferred and a towline was attached.  The Waesche towed the Alaska Mist to Unalaska Island where the tug Pioneer Resolve was able to take over the tow.  The tug and fishing vessel arrived safely into Dutch Harbor.

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One crewman on the Waesche was injured during the transfer of crews.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Arctic Hunter

Arctic Hunter

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The 93 foot long, 308 gt fishing vessel Arctic Hunter went aground off Unalaska, Alaska.  The crab boat was departing to start a fishing trip when it went onto the rocks near the cliffs off Morris Cove.  No reports of injuries.  A salvage firm was requested to aid refloating the vessel.  The salvage crew will attempt to remove 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel and oil off the vessel.  A storm was forecast to reach the scene later the same day.  Authorities state that alcohol was not a factor in the incident. The cause of the incident has not been reported.

 

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