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Sea Raider

Sea Raider

Sea Raider
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The 42 foot long crew ship Sea Raider allided with with a wellhead on Lake Grande Ecaille Bay near Port Sulphur, Louisiana.  The Sea Raider struck the inactive wellhead releasing some oily pollution into the shallow water.  The Coast Guard  responded sending skimmer vessels to the scene while containment booms around the well.  Reports state less than a 1000 gallons of oil are spilling out of the well per day, but nearby oyster beds were closed.  No reports of injuries on the Sea Raider.

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Megan-Marie

Megan-Marie

Megan-Marie
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The 80 foot long fishing vessel Megan-Marie became disabled in 10 foot seas while off Nantucket, Massachusetts.  The vessel had suffered water ingress when a small leak in the hull under the main engine.   The Megan-Marie’s pump were unable to control the flooding and the vessel began to sink.  The five crew sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard.  The Coast Guard dispatched an aircraft to the scene which was able to drop additional pumps to the Megan-Marie.   The crew installed the pumps and began to de-water the vessel.  The crew was able to patch the hull and proceeded back to port at New Bedford, Massachusetts. escorted by two Coast Guard cutters.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Genesis A

Genesis A

Genesis A
Photo: USCG

The 61 foot long fishing vessel Genesis A went ashore off Leadbetter Point,  Washington.   The crab boat was proceeding along Long Beach Peninsula when the helmsman fell asleep at the wheel.   The Genesis A struck a sand bar just off the beach.   The vessel’s hull remained intact and no pollution was released.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The helicopter was able to hoist and safely land the four crew off the Genesis A.   No reports of injuries.  Reports state that 1,200 gallons of fuel and any hazardous materials on board the Genesis A will be removed before the vessel will be refloated.  The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.

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