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Exito

Exito

Exito
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The 117 foot long fishing vessel Exito sank at the entrance of Unalaska Bay near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The Exito had suffered water ingress while 14 miles northeast of Dutch Harbor in 8 foot seas and winds up to 35 miles per hour. The crew requested assistance with 4 nearby fishing vessels responding. The Coast Guard dispatched the Cutter Alex Haley along with a rescue helicopter from Kodiak to the scene.

Exito
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The fishing vessel Afognak Strait was first to arrived on scene and rescued 3 of the 5 crew of the Exito. The three crew had abandoned ship together. The remaining two crew were last seen preparing to abandon ship, but are reported as missing. Reports state one of the missing crew had donned a survival suit, but it was unclear if they had escaped into a life raft. 

Priest Rock
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A Coast Guard helicopter along with 3 fishing vessels (Commitment, Blue North and Northern Lead) continue to search the area for the two missing crew. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. The Exito had been transporting cargo between Dutch Harbor and Akutan on Akutan Island.

 

Alaskan Leader

Alaskan Leader

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.

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