The 90 meter long, 1828 dwt fishing vessel Joon Sung Ho became disabled in Bering Sea off the Gulf of Anadyr, Russia. The fishing vessel after the propeller was entangled in it’s nets. The salvage tug Rubin proceeded to the scene and took the fishing vessel to protected waters. Divers dismantled the propeller and remove the nets. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 106 meter long, 4456 dwt fishing processing / trawler Oriental Angel in the Bering Sea off Beringovkiy, Russia. The fire started in the cargo hold and quickly got out of control. The crew attempted to fight the fire with the chief mate being killed. However, the fire quickly engulfed the entire vessel sending all the crew to the lifeboats and liferafts. Nearby fishing vessels came to the aid and rescued the crew. The vessel had 89 crewmen on board at the time of the incident. Last report stated the vessel remains on fire while at anchor off Cape Navarin in stormy seas.
The 33 meter long fishing / processing vessel Rebecca Irene became disabled off Unimak Island, Alaska in the Bering Sea. The Rebecca Irene was heading back on one engine when it lost power while in severe weather with 20 foot swells and 40 mph winds. The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched the cutter Sherman to the scene. When the Sherman arrived on scene, it took the Rebecca Irene under tow. The tug Double Eagle was contacted and take the Rebecca Irene under tow as soon as it arrives on scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
