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Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

On July 22, the 53 meter long, 2004 gt fishing vessel Argos Georgia sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 200 miles east of the Falkland Islands. The Argos Georgia had been fishing for Patagonian toothfish when it suffered water ingress.  Unable to control the flooding, the 27 crew on board the Argos Georgia alerted authorities the vessel was sinking the crew were forced to abandon ship. r The crew struggled to launch life rafts as high winds and waves reaching 8 meters high continued to lash against the Argos Georgia.

After receiving the distress signal, authorities launched a search and rescue mission. Patrol vessels along with nearby fishing vessels began a search for survivors from the Argos Georgia. Reports state the patrol vessel Lilibet, fishing vessels Robin M Lee, and Puerto Toro searched the area along with multiple aircraft begun searching the area for life rafts.  Rescuers were able to rescue some 14 of the 27 crew which were later taken to hospital for assessment.  Nine bodies were also recovered during the operation. The remaining four missing crewmen were presumed deceased. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Cape Cordell

Cape Cordell

Cape Cordell
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On February 14, the 18 meter long, 146 gt fishing vessel Cape Cordell (IMO: 8950562) ran aground just outside Fortune Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. The Cape Cordell had arrived just outside Fortune in bad weather with some 65,000 pounds of redfish in its hold.  When the crew was extending out its stabilizing arms, the fishing vessel drifted ashore. Local authorities along with the Canadian Coast Guard were alerted. Local fire fighters assisted three of the crew to evacuate from the vessel.  A rope ladder was lowered allowing the three crew in immersion survival suits to reach shore. No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard arrived on scene and attempted multiple times to pull the fishing vessel free, but the vessel remained stuck on the rocks. Reports state the Cape Cordell has sustained some damage to its hull, but no reports of pollution released. The remaining crew on board the Cape Cordell decided to leave the vessel until weather conditions improved.

Updates:

On February 20, authorities reported that all diesel fuel and oil on board the Cape Cordell had been removed.  A contracted tug made another attempt to pull the Cape Cordell, but was unsuccessful.

On February 22, there was another attempt to free the Cape Cordell.  Using two tugs and the high tide, the fishing vessel was pulled free. Reports state that multiple lines snapped before the fishing vessel got pulled off the rocks.  The Cape Cordell was then towed to a dock in Fortune where it will be inspected.

Final Update:

Initial reports stated that the Cape Cordell had only sustained minor hull damage from the grounding, but further inspection found the vessel’s hull was in poor shape. The Cape Cordell‘s hull had deteriorated where salvage was not an option. The vessel was later scrapped.

 

Peik

Peik

Peik
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On January 9, the 11 meter long fishing vessel Peik ran aground near Slettnes Lighthouse in Finnmark, Norway. The Peik was crab fishing south of Sørøya when ran up on the rocks at Gamvik.  A search and rescue operations was launched looking for the two crew on board the Peik.  Authorities searching the area found a small amount of debris and recovered one of the deceased crew.  The search continued through January 10 with helicopters and lifeboats looking for the missing crewman.  Reports state the search was halted a few days later without finding the missing crew.