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Hunter

Hunter

Hunter
Photo: uscg

On March 11, the 75 foot long fishing vessel Hunter became disabled off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Hunter had gone adrift after suffering a power blackout when the main engine failed. The Hunter sent out a distress call that the vessel was adrift.  The Coast Guard dispatched the Cutter Tybee which arrived on scene.  The Tybee took the Hunter under tow and proceeded slowly back to port.  The Tybee passed the tow to another vessel the following day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Pierre de Jade

Pierre de Jade

Pierre de Jade
Photo: Marine nationale/Préfecture maritime de la Manche et de la Mer du Nord.

The 16 meter long fishing vessel Pierre de Jade became disabled off Cape Anifer, France.  The trawler had gone adrift after its propeller was fouled by a net. The vessel requested assistance with the French naval vessel Cassiopée responding.  The Cassiopée sent several divers to clear the net away from the propeller and shaft.  After the work completed, the Pierre de Jade restored propulsion and proceeded to Port-en-Bessin.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Geir Roger

Geir Roger

Geir Roger
Photo: an.no

The 27 meter long fishing vessel Geir Roger became disabled under a bridge at Tromsø, Norway. The  Geir Roger was pushed against the bridge piers by strong winds and strong currents and began to list. The NSSR lifeboats were dispatched to the scene. The nearby vessel Barents Ocean arrived on scene and was able to pull the Geir Roger past the bridge.  Authorities later inspected the fishing vessel for damage.