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Fortune Pride

Fortune Pride

Fortune Pride

On the evening of February 6, the 15 meter long, 102 gt fishing vessel Fortune Pride (IMO: 8861802) capsized and sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 18 kilometers southeast of Sambro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Authorities were alerted by the vessel’s ERIPB that the vessel was in trouble. Unable to contact the Fortune Pride over radio, the Canadian Coast Guard deployed the 19 meter long search and rescue vessel Hare Bay (MMSI: 316044024) and the 83 meter long tender Sir William Alexander (IMO: 8320482) along with a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft.

Hare Bay

Rescuers arrived at the last reported location of the fishing vessel and there was no sign of the Fortune Pride. However, they located three crew in the water wearing survival suits. The three were rescued by the Hare Bay and taken to hospital. A forth crew member was later found the next morning in an overturned life raft. He was later airlifted to the helicopter and transported to hospital. Authorities would later state this crew member along with one other crew rescued earlier had perished.

Sir William Alexander

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Fortune Pride had departed from Sambro and encountered four meter waves and strong winds. The cause of the capsizing has not be disclosed.

Musse

Musse

 

Musse SK961
Photo: skagensavis.dk

On the evening of February 3, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Musse SK961 (MMSI: 219028081) caught fire in the Kattegat 18 miles east of Skagen, Denmark. Authorities received an alert the vessel was on fire and launched a search and rescue operation. Both a rescue lifeboat and helicopter were deployed and arrived on scene to find the Musse unmanned and engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the one person on the Musse had already been rescued by a nearby vessel. The 16.5 meter long, 36 gt lifeboat Lars Kruse (IMO: 9217515) would later arrive on scene and use its fire fighting equipment to contain the blaze. The Musse would later drift into Swedish waters where Swedish rescue service took over fire fighting efforts. After many hours, the fire appeared to be extinguished.

While the fishing vessel was gutted by the fire, it was still afloat. Reports state the Musse was still afloat and towed back to Skagen where the fire reignited spewing out smoke. The fire fighters boarded the vessel and completely extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.

 

Agorreta

Agorreta

Agorreta
Photo: g24.gal

On the evening February 1, a fire broke out on the 25 meter long, 238 gt fishing vessel Agorreta (ISO: 8874457) in the Bay of Biscay while berthed at Burela, Spain. The fire started in the galley while there was no one on board.  Fortunately, a witness spotted smoke coming from the fishing vessel and alerted local authorities. Nearby workers attempted to contain the blaze until the local fire brigade arrived on site. Fire fighters eventually extinguished the blaze several hours later. The Agorreta had sustained significant fire damage to the fish hold, bridge, kitchen and crew cabin.  However, the engine room and and much of the rig were saved.  The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the affected area is where paints, plastics and diesel fuel were stored. There were no reports of injuries.