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Challenger Traveler

Challenger Traveler

Challenger Traveler
Photo: cbc.ca

The 63 foot long fishing vessel Challenger Traveler caught fire near St. John’s, Canada.  The vessel sent out a distress call before the four crew on board donned immersion suits and abandoned ship into the vessel’s life raft.  Two coast guard vessels and nearby fishing vessels responded to the call.  The crew waited two hours before rescuers found them. All four were rescued and returned to port on the fishing vessel Atlantic Bandit.  No report of injuries. 

Challenger Traveler
Photo: cbc.ca

The fire consumed the Challenger Traveler until it burnt to the water’s edge and the vessel sank.  Authorities stated there was some oil sheen visible where the fishing vessel sank. 

Albacore

Albacore

Albacore
Photo: smp.no

On May 29, the 26 meter long fishing vessel Albacore ran aground near Aurstad, Norway.  The Albacore had run aground in the early morning hours while fishing for mackerel near the shoreline.  The trawler had run up on the rocks and developed a list to port. The vessel remained aground for several hours before it was able to refloat itself with the rising tide.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. Divers arrived and later inspected the Albacore’s hull for damage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Adriana M

Adriana M

Adriana M
Photo: eluniversal.com.mx

The fishing vessel Adriana M caught fire south of Chacahua Bay, Oaxaca, Mexico.  The fire started during the early morning hours and quickly spread through the vessel’s superstructure. The 24 crew on board the Adriana M sent out a distress call and shot flares before escaping into life rafts. As the fire consumed the tuna boat, the 183 meter long tanker Centenario headed to the scene.  The tanker rescued all 24 crew along with 2 dogs from the Adriana M. and proceeded to Salina Cruz.  The cause of the fire was not reported.  No reports of injuries.