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Arctic Hunter

Arctic Hunter

ARCTIC_HUNTER

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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Western Venture

Western Venture

 

photo: USCG
photo: USCG

The 59 foot long fishing vessel Western Venture caught fire and sank in the Bering Sea off Adak, Alaska.  The fire started in the vessel’s bow and quickly consumed the entire vessel.  The five crew on board activated the vessel’s EPIRB before escaping into the life raft.  The nearby fishing vessel Aleutian Beauty was first on scene and rescued all five crewmen.  No injuries were reported.  The Coast Guard reported that an oil sheen was reported where the Western Venture sank. The Western Venture had some 2000 gallons of diesel and other oil on board at the time.

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Master

Master

The 102 meter long, 2790 dwt fish factory Master caught fire in the Bering Sea near Tilichiki, Kamchatka, Russia.  The fire started while fish was being transferred to a reefer.   Seventy-six of the 84 crew were evacuated to the reefer while the remaining crew fought the blaze.   A few hours later the crew were able to extinguish the fire.  The Master suffered extensive damage to the engine room and bridge.   The vessel will be taken under tow to Nevelsk, Sakhalin Island.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.