The 493 dwt freighter Jeric Jay went aground on Nato Port, Carmarines Sur, Philippines. The vessel was at anchor when large waves and a strong current pulled the vessel into shallow water. The Coast Guard detachment was sent to the scene who secured the Jeric Jay to prevent further damage.
The 150 foot long fishing-processing vessel Alaskan Leader suffered an engine room fire near the Unimak Pass in the Bering Sea. The Alaskan Leader was heading back to harbor after a six-week fishing trip with 9,000 pounds of frozen cod when a fire broke out in the electrical system. The fire spread through the vessel and the vessel soon lost lights and power. The master quickly alerted the Coast Guard of the situation while the 23 crew on board attempted to extinguish the fire. For several hours the crew fought the blaze until the master of the vessel order the men to prepare to abandon ship. Three other fishing vessels who heard the distress call from the Alaskan Leader reached the scene. They were able to provide enough light to allow the Alaskan Leader crew to finally extinguish the blaze. The Coast Guard cutter arrived on the scene and the Alaskan Leader was able to get its engine restarted. A tug arrived later to tow the Alaskan Leader back to Dutch Harbor. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard will investigate the incident.
The 81 foot fishing vessel Captain Joe became disabled while off Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The Captain Joe’s crew discovered that the vessel was taking on water with 6 feet in the bilge. The crew contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard launched a 47-foot lifeboat along with a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene. The helicopter reached the scene and lowered a dewatering pump to the trawler. The lifeboat then escorted the Captain Joe back to Gloucester. No reports of injuries of the four men on board the fishing vessel.
Here the distress call to the Coast Guard part 1 part 2
