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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.

Defiant

Defiant

Defiant
Photo: USCG

On the morning of August 4, the 97 foot long fishing vessel Defiant (MMSI: 303679000) became disabled in the Pacific Ocean some 95 nautical miles off Newport, Oregon. The crew contacted the United States Coast Guard that the vessel was adrift, had water ingress and required assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched two helicopters along with the 68.5 meter long, 350 dwt Coast Guard Cutter Alder (IMO: 9271145) to assist the Defiant.  The helicopters arrived on scene first and was able to deliver fresh drinking water, a radio and dewatering pump to the vessel later that evening.

On the morning of August 5, the cutter Alder arrived and took the Defiant under tow. The vessels proceeded towards Newport where 15 miles offshore the 47-foot long motor lifeboat took over the tow.  The lifeboat and fishing vessel would safely reach port on August 6. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.