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Juvel

Juvel

Juvel
Photo: reportesuy.com

The 99 meter long, 2708 dwt fishing vessel Juvel caught fire while berthed in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay. The fire started in a cabin during the early morning hours of July 9.  The fire released out dense smoke with toxic gases. The crew were unable to extinguish the flames and requested assistance.  Firefighters assisted by port Tugs and the Navy were able to bring the blaze under control by late afternoon.  One of the 10 crew on board the Juvel sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.  The amount of damage to the Juvel was not reported.

 

Sea Goddess

Sea Goddess

Sea Goddess
Photo: uscg

Around midnight on July 4, the 83 foot long fishing vessel Sea Goddess ran ashore near Honolulu, Hawaii.  The vessel had grounded some 150 yards off the shoreline near the end of the runway of the Honolulu Airport.  Salvors were requested and pulled the Sea Goddess free later the same day.  The vessel was towed to Honolulu where it will be surveyed for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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.