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Caledonian

Caledonian

Caledonian

The 26 meter long, 260 gt fishing vessel Caledonian sank off Estevan Point near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The Caledonian’s four crew were hauling in a net when the fishing vessel began to list.  The crew attempted to correct the list, but the dragger capsized and sank.  When the Caledonian failed to report in, a search was launched involving three Canadian Coast Guard vessels and an aircraft.  The search and rescue operation  spotted two crewmen, but both had perished. A third crewman’s body was later found and recovered. The fourth crewman was spotted and rescued by a passing cruise ship MS Statendam which was en route to Victoria.  Canadian authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

MS Statendam
The 220 meter cruise ship Statendam rescued the sole survivor of the Caledonian
Tundra

Tundra

Tundra
Photo: cornwallseawaynews.com

The 185 meter long, 30892 dwt bulk carrier Tundra ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near South Lancaster, Ontario. The Tundra had veered a short distance out of the shipping channel and ran hard aground on a shoal. No reports of injuries. Traffic was halted on the seaway for a short time. The incident occurred just a few hours after the cruise ship Saint Laurent was refloated in a lock a short distance away in Massena. Authorities have deployed a team of investigators to assess the situation. Reports state that two tugs were to dispatched to the scene to help refloat the bulker.

Bear Cove Point

Bear Cove Point

Bear Cove Point
Photo: thechronicleherald.ca

On June 9, the 23 meter long, 197 dwt fishing vessel Bear Cove Point sank on the Georges Bank some 175 kilometers from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The vessel had sprung a leak in the propulsion system and requested assistance. Several nearby fishing vessels came to the assistance and tried to transfer pumps to the Bear Cove Point, but the flooding could not be stopped. The Bear Cove Point sank in 20 meters of water. All four crew on board the vessel were safely rescued.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel was valued at $700,000 (Canadian). Authorities have dispatched a team to investigate the incident.