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Chem Venus

Chem Venus

CHEM_VENUS

The 146 meter long, 19887 dwt tanker Chem Venus ran aground on the Piscataqua River near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Chem Venus had lost controlled when it struck three small sailboats before hitting bottom. No reports of injuries. The tanker sustained a 3 meter long hole in the bow and resulting water ingress. The sailboats were damaged, but remain afloat. No reports of pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

 

Fong Kuo No. 869

Fong Kuo No. 869

Kong Kuo 869
Photo: fongkuo.com.tw

The 1058 dwt fishing vessel Fong Kuo No. 869 sank off Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  The vessel was proceeding out of Kaohsiung after restrictions were lifted as Typhoon Dujuan departed from Taiwan when it developed a list.  The list increased until the fishing vessel capsized and sank.  Twenty-three crew on board were thrown into the sea.  Two Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to the scene.  Assisted by helicopters, the Coast Guard was able to pull 21 men from the water.  Two remaining crewmen were rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.

Jamie K

Jamie K

Jamie K
Photo: uscg

On July 28, the 52 foot long fishing vessel Jamie K ran aground off Cape Blanco, Oregon. The Jamie K had suffered a power black out and was being driven toward the shore in 30 mph winds. The crew sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The fishing vessel struck bottom just 250 yards off the shore began to take on water. The four crew put on survival suits and planned to abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft.  A Coast Guard helicopter arrived on scene and lowered a rescue swimmer.  However, the  winch on the helicopter suffered a malfunction and could not hoist anyone up.  The Coast Guard rescue swimmer took individually the 4 crew of the Jamie K to shore.  Reports state the Jamie K had some 10,000 pounds of shrimp on board with 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Fuel had been released into the water. No reports of injuries.