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Shayesth

Shayesth

Shayesth
Photo: USGS

On February 18, the 50 meter long, 450 dwt cargo vessel Shayesth (IMO: 9033036) was reported to sink in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Bahrain. The Shayesth had departed from Bushehr, Iran when it developed a strong list to starboard.  Unable to correct the list, the crew sent out a distress call and requested assistance. The United States Navy minesweeper Devastator and the United States Coast Guard cutter Clarence Sutphin Jr. assisted to rescue the 7 crew off the cargo vessel. While there were no reports of injuries, authorities did state the crew did received medical care onboard the Clarence Sutphin Jr. 

Shayesth
Photo: USGS

A short time after the crew were rescued, the Shayesth rolled over and sank. The cause of the list was not disclosed, but some reports assume the vessel suffered a cargo shift or possible suffered water ingress.

Western Gambler

Western Gambler

Western Gambler
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

On the early morning of February 19, the 58 foot long fishing vessel Western Gambler ran around in Queen Charlotte Strait some 3 kilometers south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The Western Gambler developed a list after the grounding and requested assistance. Canadian Coast Guard dispatched its fast rescue craft from the Bella Bella station which arrived on scene and rescued the 4 crew off the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

Western Gambler
Photo: victorianow.com

The Western Gambler would continue to list and eventually capsized onto its port hull. Authorities spotted debris and a light sheen on the water. A response team was deployed which placed containment booms along with absorbents around the fishing vessel. Booms were also deployed to protect a nearby hatchery.  Reports state the Western Gambler had some 7500 litres of diesel fuel and 1100 litres of hydraulic oil. Reports state the vessel will be salvaged and removed within the week. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

View the incident report here.

2066 Jae Sung Ho

2066 Jae Sung Ho

2066 Jae Sung Ho
Photo: Jeju Coast Guard

On the evening of February 12, the 14 meter long, 32 ton fishing vessel 2066 Jae Sung Ho (MMSI: 440012160) capsized in East China Sea about 8 kilometers off the coast of Seogwipo, Jeju Island.  Authorities received an emergency alert signal via very high frequency (VHF-DSC) radio with the Korean Coast Guard dispatching a patrol vessel.  The patrol vessel arrived on site and found 3 crew in a life raft, 1 crew member on the overturn hull of the 2066 Jae Sung Ho and 1 crew person in the water. The 5 were rescued by the patrol boat and all were reported to be in good health.

Authorities are conducting a search for the remaining missing crew members.  Reports state 17 vessels aided by multiple civilian fishing vessels and a helicopter are searching the surrounding area. News reports state there was a strong wind advisory at the time of the incident. Winds were reported to have gusts up to 45 miles per hour and waves reaching 3 meters.