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Ed McLaughlin

Ed McLaughlin

Ed McLaughlin
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The 18 meter long, 83 gt towboat Ed McLaughlin capsized and sank on the Ohio River near Cheshire, Ohio. The towboat was near mile marker 259 when it lost stability and capsized.  All three crewmen on board the Ed McLaughlin were able to abandon ship before the towboat sank.  The crew were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  The Coast Guard reports the Ed McLaughlin had some 4900 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the sinking.  A response team was on scene and is monitoring the situation.  A light sheen has been spotted in the river suggesting some fuel has leaked from the Ed McLaughlin.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Master D

Master D

Master D
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On August 30, the 68 foot long, 122 gt fishing vessel Master D caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico near Port Isabel, Texas.  All three crewmen on the Master D were forced to abandoned ship into a life raft as the smoke engulfed the vessel.  Authorities were alerted by an emergency radio beacon from the Master D and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter Coho to the scene. The Coho arrived and safely rescued all three crew members.  No reports of injuries.  

After burning for two days, the Master D sank 58 miles off Port Isabel.  Reports show a light sheen over the wreck location.  The Coast Guard has reported that it will work with a salvage team to remove any diesel fuel or oil pollution released by the fishing vessel. The Master D had some 23,000 gallons of fuel on board at the time of the incident. 

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Rose Marie
Photo: uscg

On August 23, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Rose Marie caught fire near Chatham, Massachusetts.  The fire could not be contained by the crew and they sent out a distress call.  Nearby fishing vessels responded as well as the 270 foot Coast Guard cutter Legare and aircraft from Cape Cod.  Before rescuers could reach the Rose Marie, the crew abandoned ship into a life raft as the super structure became engulfed in flames.  All four crew of the Rose Marie were later rescued by nearby fishing vessels. 

Reports state the fire eventually burned itself out and a commercial tug took the Rose Marie under tow back to port in New Bedford.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.