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Challenge

Challenge

Challenge
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The 65 foot long fishing vessel Challenge sank at New Bedford, Massachusetts. The vessel had sunk by the stern during the early morning hours releasing diesel fuel and lube oil into the water. A tugboat alerted authorities of the sunken fishing vessel and the pollution release.  Authorities placed booms around the Challenge and used absorbent pads to collect as much pollution as possible within the booms. Reports state the diesel slick reached some 1.5 miles into Fairhaven.  No reports of injuries.

Challenge
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Point Estero

Point Estero

Point Estero
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On July 28, the fishing vessel Point Estero ran aground in Estero Bay near Cayucos, California. The fishing vessel was heading back to port in Morro Bay when it drifted ashore while in a heavy fog bank. Authorities were alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Fuel was unloaded off the Point Estero to prevent any fuel pollution being released into the water. A salvage company was contracted to pull the vessel free. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The incident is under investigation.

Hsiang Fuh No. 6

Hsiang Fuh No. 6

Hsiang Fuh No. 6
Photo: SAMSA

The 46 meter long, 489 gt fishing vessel Hsiang Fuh No. 6 caught fire in the Indian Ocean some 736 kilometers off Durban South Africa. The blaze could not be contained and the crew sent out a distress call before all 30 persons on board abandoned ship into the vessel’s two life rafts.

The message was relayed to the South African Maritime Safety Authority who notified nearby vessels. The container ship Ever Diadem, bulk carrier Hampton Bay and bulk carrier SBI Antares responded.  Sixteen crew were rescued by the Ever Diadem while 14 were picked up by the SBI Antares. Both vessels proceded  to Durban with the survivors. One crew member had sustained serious burns.

Reports state the Hsiang Fuh No. 6 was last sighted still burning and afloat. Authorities have issued a navigation warning around the area.

Hsiang Fuh No. 6
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