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Good Grief

Good Grief

Good Grief
Photo: myfoxboston.com

The 36 foot long fishing vessel Good Grief caught fire  in Rands Harbor, North Falmouth, Massachusetts. The fishing vessel caught fire during the early morning which quickly engulfed the entire vessel along with a nearby 24 foot vessel.  Firefighters arrived on scene and were able to extinguished the blaze on the Good Grief, but the nearby smaller vessel sank.  No reports of injuries. Authorities have closed the area to shellfishing while there is an investigation into any pollution released.  An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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Segredos Do Mar

Segredos Do Mar

Segredos Do Mar
Photo: Portuguese Navy

On October 23, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Segredos Do Mar sank off Sesimbra near Lisbon, Portugal. The Segredos Do Mar had  become disabled when it suffered a mechanical breakdown which resulted in the fishing vessel to run aground on the rocks just off the shoreline. The crew contacted authorities who dispatched rescue vessels and aircraft to the scene. The 14 crew on board were safely rescued. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Segredos Do Mar later sank.

 

Glory Pacific No. 8

Glory Pacific No. 8

Glory Pacific No. 8

The 1163 dwt fishing vessel Glory Pacific No. 8 caught fire near the atoll of Tokelau, New Zealand.  The fire started in the engine room quickly disabling the fishing vessel. The crew activated the ERIPB emergency beacon alerting authorities.  New Zealand authorities directed another fishing vessel, Lomalo, to the scene.  All 36 crew from the Glory Pacific No. 8 were safely evacuated.  The crew was assisted by New Zealand and US Coast Guard efforts. Reports state the owners of the Glory Pacific No. 8 were making salvage arrangements.