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Net Effect

Net Effect

Net Effect
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On the morning of December 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Net Effect capsized on the Pacific Ocean off the harbor at Ventura, California. Reports state the vessel had turn turtle just outside the harbor sending the crew of 4 into the water. The local harbor patrol along with a nearby fishing vessel reached the Net Effect within minutes. The four crew were pulled from the water with two requiring medical attention. They were taken ashore and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Net Effect
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The Coast Guard has jurisdiction and has started efforts to have fuel removed off the vessel. Reports state the Net Effect is in no danger of sinking. The cause of the capsizing has not been disclosed.

Pacific Quest

Pacific Quest

Pacific Quest
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On August 11, the 56 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Quest ran aground in Monterey Bay near Santa Cruz in the Natural Bridges State Park, California.  The vessel had run ashore during the earlier morning hours at low tide.  The captain who was the sole person on board abandoned ship and walk up the beach to safety.  The captain had alerted the Coast Guard and attempting to arrange a tug to pull the Pacific Quest free. 

An inspection found the fishing vessel had sustained too much hull damage and could not be pulled off the beach.  The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation as the vessel owners have arranged to remove the fuel off the vessel. 

 

Reports state the Pacific Quest has partially broken up on the beach.  The Pacific Quest had some 1200 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident. Authorities state some 200 gallons of diesel is known to leak out onto the beach and into the water.

Virginia J

Virginia J

Virginia J
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On July 26, the fishing vessel Virginia J sank in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California. The Virginia J suffered water ingress and a distress call was sent out.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and the 47 foot long response vessel to the scene.  The Coast Guard also alerted other fishing vessels to assist in the rescue effort.  The fishing vessel Redeemer responded and rescued the two crewmen off the Virigina J.  No reports of injuries.  The Virginia J later sank a few miles offshore.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.