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Atlantic Treasure

Atlantic Treasure

Atlantic Treasure
Photo: cbc.ca

On the evening of August 17, the 19 meter long, 185 gt fishing vessel Atlantic Treasure (IMO: 8950512) sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 300 kilometers off Canada. The Atlantic Treasure was on the Grand Banks when a seawater pipe burst. Eight crew members attempted to control the flooding while 3 other crew members deployed the life-rafts and prepared the safety gear just in case. The crew quickly found the bilge pumps on board were overwhelmed by the water ingress and the Atlantic Treasure was sinking. The water level rose quickly and eventually flooded the engine room leaving the fishing vessel without power. With the vessel now listing hard over there was no choice for the 11 crew but to abandon ship into a life raft.

Fortunately, the Atlantic Treasure was able to send out a distress call alerting the Canadian Coast Guard and nearby vessels. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter, but it would be several hours before it could reach the area.  Luckily the 14 meter long fishing vessel Maid of Amsterdam (MMSI:316053143) was heading back from fishing only 40 kilometers away.  Hearing the distress call, the Maid of Amsterdam changed course to assist in the search and rescue.  It would take around 3 hour when the Maid of Amsterdam reached the survivors. All 11 crew from the Atlantic Treasure would be found and taken on board the Maid of Amsterdam.  The Canadian Coast Guard helicopter arrived soon afterwards and found the crew was safe. The Maid of Amsterdam then proceeded to back to port on Cape Breton with the 11 survivors.  There were no reports of injuries.

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BD98470TS

BD98470TS

BD98470TS
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the morning of August 14, the 18.2 meter long fishing vessel BD98570TS ran aground in the South China Sea 1 nautical mile off the coast of Xom Cat Village, Vietnam. The tuna fishing vessel had struck a reef resulting in uncontrolled water ingress. The BD98470TS partially sank. There were no injuries to the 5 crew on board.

The fishing vessel requested assistance with the Vietnam authorities dispatching a border patrol vessel to the scene.  The patrol vessel was able to locate the BD98570TS  and rescue all crew members.  Authorities were able to help dewater the fishing vessel and pull the vessel off the reef.  Reports state the BD98470TS was taken under tow back to Quy Nhon port for repairs.

Das Bug

Das Bug

Das Bug
Photo: nationalfisherman.com

On the afternoon of August 10, the 40 foot long fishing vessel Das Bug capsized approximately 2 miles off the Yaquina Bay Jetty near Newport, Oregon. The Das Bug was proceeding towards the direction of Yaquina Bay Jetty in 7 foot swells when it lost stability. The fishing vessel had suddenly rolled over in less than a minute. Three of the 4 crew on board were thrown into ocean, but were fortunate to be able to cling to the overturn hull.

The Coast Guard dispatched a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Yaquina Bay and rescued the 3 crew members. They were safely taken ashore where they were taken to hospital for treatment. Reports state the crew were being treated for hypothermia.

Das Bug
Photo: lincolnchronicle.org

The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation looking for the missing crew member. Deploying the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat along with a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter conducted a search for over 8 hours, but there were no signs of the missing crew member. The search was suspended.

Authorities have not release any further details on the environmental impact or salvage of the Das Bug.