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Hornet

Hornet

Hornet
Photo: uscg

The 46 foot long fishing vessel Hornet became disabled off the entrance to the Columbia River, Washington.  The Hornet had lost power and was taking on water in 4 meter seas and 25 mph winds.  The crew sent out a mayday with two USCG lifeboats from Cape Disappointment, a Jayhawk helicopter from Astoria and a nearby fishing vessel responding to the scene.  The rescue vessels arrived within half an hour.  The 47 foot lifeboat took the Hornet under tow while assisting the crew with a dewatering pump.  The vessels proceeded to Ilwaco, Washington.  Two crew of the Hornet sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention.  No reports of pollution released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Hornet
Photo: uscg

Land Wursten

Land Wursten

Land Wursten
Photo: nwzoline.de

The 20 meter long fishing vessel Land Wursten ran aground just oustide the port of Wremen, Germany.  The fishing boat was attempting to enter the port during low tide and went aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Land Wursten remained high and dry until the following rising tide.  The vessel was later refloated.

Pacifica

Pacifica

PACIFICA

The 21 meter long fishing vessel Pacifica reported it was in distress in the Pacific Ocean 144 miles from Oahu.  The crew reported to authorities that the vessel had suffered a leak and uncontrolled water ingress.  The Coast Guard dispatched aircraft along with the 87 foot long cutter Kittiwake to the scene.  An HC-130 Hercules airplane arrived and dropped dewatering equipment to the Pacifica.  The crew was able to get the dewatering pumps working and bring the flooding under control.  No reports of injuries.