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Sea Ranger

Sea Ranger

Sea Ranger
Photo: USCG

On the morning of August 1, the 110 foot long tug vessel Sea Ranger sank in the Gulf of Alaska some 130 miles south of Cordova, Alaska. The Sea Ranger contacted the United States Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and requested assistance.  The Coast Guard responded by sending an HC-130 Super Hercules aircraft from Kodiak with a dewatering pump. The helicopter arrived and able to deliver0 the pump to the crew and returned to back to shore.

Two hours later the Sea Ranger contacted the Coast Guard stating the vessel was in trouble. The tug vessel had suffered a fire in the engine room and the main engine was now inoperative. With no power for the dewatering pumps, the crew of four were unable to stop the water ingress. The Coast Guard deployed a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter along with an HC-130 Super Hercules airplane to assist. The helicopter arrived a few hours later on scene and hoisted all 4 crew members off the Sea Ranger.  The crew were flown to Cordova and found to be in good condition. The tug vessel was last reported to be in sinking condition and was assumed lost.

Cordova Collision

Cordova Collision

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 209 foot long, 1032 dwt barge Cordova Provider allided with the 225 foot long Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore at its mooring in the harbor at Cordova, Alaska.  The barge was being maneuvered by the 52 foot long, 65 dwt tug Krystal Sea when it struck the cutter.   The barge suffered no damage, but the Sycamore had some damage reported.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board the barge or pollution released.   Authorites have launched an investigation into the incident.  The Sycamore is based in Cordova as a bouy tender along with search and rescue missions.

Photo: mxak.org
Photo: mxak.org
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Hook Point-Alaganik

Hook Point-Alaganik

Hook Point - Alaganik

The 77 foot long integrated tug and barge Hook Point-Alaganik went ashore in the Gulf of Alaska at the mouth of the Seal River near Cordova, Alaska.  The Hook Point-Alaganik was being used as part of a tsuami clean-up effort when it encountered heavy seas and strong current from the Seal River.   The vessel swung broadside into the waves and was struck by a large piece of river ice.   The tug-barge suffered damage to its mechanical system and both were driven ashore onto the beach.  Both tug and barge sustained significant damage.    The two crew on board donned survival suits and abandoned ship.   No reports of injuries.   The Coast Guard was contacted and a helicopter was dispatched to the scene.   A small sheen was spotted near the barge.   Authorities have placed a boom around the vessel along with sorbent pads as a precautionary measure.

 

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