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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.

Roping The Wind

Roping The Wind

Roping The Wind
Photo: facebook

The fishing vessel Roping The Wind ran aground in Hardy’s Channel, Prince Edwards Island, Canada.  The Roping The Wind was heading out to set another load of traps when it ran aground in the narrow shallow channel.  The crew attempted to refloat the fishing vessel, but waves washed over the side of the vessel swamping the lobster boat.  Another fishing vessel, the Spring Loaded ’04 was heading back to port when it caught sight of the stranded Roping The Wind.  The Spring Loaded ’04 rescued three crew off the Roping The Wind.  The fishing Vessel David Clements also arrived on scene and rescued one crewman from the water.  Additionally, the Auxiliary Coast Guard vessel Lyndon Hardy went out to assist in the rescue efforts. The Lyndon Hardy pulled up against the Roping The Wind and pulled the last crewman off the fishing vessel.  All five crewmen of the Roping The Wind suffered from hypothermia and received medical care. Reports state salvage of the vessel and gear will be done when weather conditions improve.