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Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Ventura Harbor
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of May 25, a 40 foot long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground near the mouth of the Santa Clara River just outside Ventura Harbor, California. The fishing vessel had run ashore just off the beach for an undisclosed reason.  The Ventura Harbor Patrol was contacted and dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The three crew on board the fishing vessel were safely rescued. Reports state the crew had already contacted a company to start salvage operations.

Authorities have stated the incident is under investigation. There have been no reports of any pollution released from the incident. The Coast Guard reported the fishing vessel was later towed to a nearby boatyard.

 

L’En-ma

L’En-ma

L'En-ma
Photo: lamanchelibre.fr

On the early morning of May 20, the 16 meter long fishing vessel L’En-ma (IMO: 8543890) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed at a quay in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France. The local fire brigade found the vessel completely engulphed in flames. Some 50 fire fighters were mobilized to tackle the blaze. After 6 hours, the fire was extinguished. Authorities placed booms around the L’En-ma to contain any pollution released.

Fire damage to the L’En-ma was extensive, but the fishing vessel was still reported afloat. There were no reports of injuries from the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Pacific Memory II

Pacific Memory II

Cosco Development

On the morning of May 20, the fishing vessel Pacific Memory II collided with the 366 meter long, 140609 dwt containership Cosco Development (IMO: 9472139) in the Singapore Strait some 17 miles from Pedra Branca Island, Singapore. Reports state the Pacific Memory II lost stability after the collision causing the vessel to nearly capsize. There was confusion on the fishing vessel as several crew members were asleep at the time of the collision while others were thrown overboard into the water. A nearby 229 meter long, 82740 dwt bulk carrier Andros Spirit (IMO: 9592537) was able to rescue 30 crew members from the Pacific Memory II.  Indonesian authorities transferred the survivors to an Indonesian rescue vessel.

Andros Spirit

No details reported if the Cosco Development sustained any damage from the incident. The number of crew on board the Pacific Memory II was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.