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Abby C

Abby C

Abby C
Photo: USCG

On the morning of November 16, the fishing vessel Abby C sank in the Pacific Ocean near Grays Harbor, Washington. The Abby C had sent out a distress call that the fishing vessel was sinking. The United States Coast Guard received the call and started a search and rescue operation.  A helicopter was launched and directed to the last known coordinates of the Abby C.  Another fishing vessel some 20 miles away, the Lady Nancy, also heard the distress call and joined the search and rescue operation.

With rough conditions with swells reaching 14 feet, the Abby C crew abandoned ship into the life raft.  Two crew were able to get inside the life raft with 2 others in the water holding on to a survival suit.  Fortunately, the crew of the Abby C would be spotted by the Lady Nancy. The Lady Nancy would pull the men out of the water just as one crew member had fallen unconscious and let go of the survival suit.  One of the Lady Nancy crew donned a survival suit and jumped into the sea. He would be able to grab hold of the unconscious crew member and get him onto the vessel. The Lady Nancy crew would perform CPR with success.

Lady Nancy
Photo: facebook

The Coast Guard helicopter arrived a short time later and hoisted all four survivors to safety.  They would be taken to Hoquiam where they received medical treatment for hypothermia. Initial investigation has stated the Abby C had been struck by a large wave right after the distress call which swamped the vessel. The four crew just had enough time to evacuate into the sea before the vessel sank.

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Alborada
Photo: pescare.com.ar

On November 17, 3 fishing vessels would sink in the South Atlantic Ocean in the port of Caleta Olivia, Argentina. A severe storm struck the area with heavy swells and wind gusts reaching 120 kilometers per hour. The 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Yakisa (Registration 03168), 9.89 meter long fishing vessel Barracuda (Registration 02645) and the 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Alborada I (Registration 03129) capsized and sank at their moorings in port.

The vessels had been ordered to be moored to avoid the impact of the severe storm.  However, all 3 fishing vessels were exposed to heavy swells and strong crosswinds causing them to lose stability.  The fishing vessels would end up capsizing and partially sink.

Authorities reported that the 2 security guards onboard were rescued.  There were no reports of injuries. A visual inspection found there were no signs of oil pollution.

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Atlantico I
Photo: evistapuerto.com.ar

On November 17, a severe storm with 150 kilometer wind gusts struck the port of Puerto Deseado, Argentina. The 43 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Atlántico I (IMO: 9882657) broke free of its mooring  in Puerto Deseado and struck the moored 37 meter long, 191 dwt fishing vessel Soho Maru No. 68 (IMO: 9195004).  The stern of the Atlántico I was slammed into the starboard hull near the bow of the Soho Maru No. 68.  The two vessels would repeatedly struck each other resulting in heavy damage.  The Soho Maru No. 68 sustained structural damage with a hole in it’s port side hull 2 meters above the waterline. The Atlántico I had sustained damage to its stern with part of its stern rail destroyed.

Reports state there were no reported injuries. Authorities were monitoring the vessels until conditions improved and would allow the vessels to be reposition to a more secure location.