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Fortune Pride

Fortune Pride

Fortune Pride

On the evening of February 6, the 15 meter long, 102 gt fishing vessel Fortune Pride (IMO: 8861802) capsized and sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 18 kilometers southeast of Sambro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Authorities were alerted by the vessel’s ERIPB that the vessel was in trouble. Unable to contact the Fortune Pride over radio, the Canadian Coast Guard deployed the 19 meter long search and rescue vessel Hare Bay (MMSI: 316044024) and the 83 meter long tender Sir William Alexander (IMO: 8320482) along with a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft.

Hare Bay

Rescuers arrived at the last reported location of the fishing vessel and there was no sign of the Fortune Pride. However, they located three crew in the water wearing survival suits. The three were rescued by the Hare Bay and taken to hospital. A forth crew member was later found the next morning in an overturned life raft. He was later airlifted to the helicopter and transported to hospital. Authorities would later state this crew member along with one other crew rescued earlier had perished.

Sir William Alexander

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Fortune Pride had departed from Sambro and encountered four meter waves and strong winds. The cause of the capsizing has not be disclosed.

Pacific Pearl

Pacific Pearl

Pacific Pearl
Photo: haidagwaiiobserver.com

On March 7, the 70 foot long wooden fishing vessel Pacific Pearl sank off Naden Harbour, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. The crew had alerted authorities that the trawler had sprung a leak and the pumps were unable to control the flooding. The RCMP and Canadian Coast Guard responded sending vessels to the scene. Rescuers arrived and placed dewatering pumps on the Pacific Pearl and safely transferred all 5 crew off the fishing vessel. The Pacific Pearl was taken under tow, but the pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding. The Pacific Pearl sank and a red buoy was placed over the wreck. No reports of injuries.

Pacific Pearl
Photo: haidagwaiiobserver.com
Saputi

Saputi

Saputi
Photo: JRCC Halifax

On January 21, the 220 foot long fishing vessel Saputi sustained hull damage while fishing for turbot in the Davis Strait between Canada and Greenland. The trawler had struck ice which cut into the hull causing water ingress. The crew requested assistance with both Danish and Canadian authorities responding.  A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker and an fixed aircraft was dispatched while the Danish Navy directed a vessel to the area. The aircraft arrived first on the following day and was able to drop four dewatering pumps to the Saputi.  The Danish warship arrived on scene a short time later delivering additional pumps and technicians.  The Saputi proceeded towards Nuuk, Greenland escorted by the Danish warship Knud Rasmussen.  No reports of injuries to the 30 crew on board. Reports stated that the catch of turbot on board the Saputi may have been lost resulting in an estimated loss of $1 million dollars (CA).

 

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