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Eagle III

Eagle III


The 40 foot long crabber fishing vessel Eagle III sank off the entrance to Coos Bay, Oregon. The Eagle III had allided with the north jetty near the entrance in 30 mile per hour winds and seas reaching 10 feet. The vessel capsized and sank setting off an electronic distress beacon. The Coast Guard was alerted and launched a search and rescue effort. The master of the Eagle III was able to jump onto the jetty and reach shore alive, but one crewman perished on the jetty and two others were reported as missing. The Eagle III hull broke up and there is a large debris field. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and the Coast Guard.

Day Island

Day Island

Day Island
Photo: Ventura City Fire Department

On January 10, the 30 foot long fishing vessel Day Island ran ashore off Ventura City, California. The fishing vessel had washed onto the beach with three crew on board. The crew were safely rescued by local firefighters. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A few days later,  Authorities hired a salvage team to remove the diesel fuel on board the Day Island along with any cargo on board. The owner of the Day Island later released rights to the vessel to state authorities. Reports state the vessel was to be refloated initially, but now will be dismantled on the beach.

Kim Roger N-130

Kim Roger N-130

Kim Roger
Photo: nrk.no

On January 4, the 27 meter long fishing vessel Kim Roger became disabled before sinking near Lofotodden, Norway. The Kim Roger had suffered engine failure and went adrift in heavy seas.  With waves reaching up to 5 meters high, the fishing vessel suffered water ingress and heeled over on its port side. The gale force winds also pushed the Kim Roger towards shore.  The five crew  on board alerted authorities with a rescue helicopter and lifeboat dispatched to the scene. Before the helicopter was able to hoist the men to safety, the crew fell into the water.  Luckily, the helicopter was able to lift all five crew from the sea to safety. The crew were later taken to hospital. No reports of injuries. The Kim Roger later sank just offshore the coast.