On the morning of July 28, the 19 meter long, 114 gt fishing vessel Virginie (IMO: 8678437) became disabled in the English Channel some 26 nautical miles west of Pointe de la Hague, France. The fishing vessel had run afoul of its nets which got wrapped around its propeller. The Virginie requested assistance with the SNSM lifeboat responding. The lifeboat took the Virginie under tow and proceed to Cherbourg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of July 28, the fishing vessels CM-05006-TS and CM-05430-TS sank in the South China Sea some two nautical miles southeast of Hon Lon Island, Vietnam. Authorities were alerted that the squid boat CM-05006-TS with 5 crew had sunk after a severe thunderstorms. Twenty minutes later authorities learn another another squid boat CM-05430-TS with 4 crew sank in the same waters.
Authorities dispatched a rescue team aided by two private vessels to the scene. All 9 crew members from both fishing vessels were rescued and brought ashore. Reports stated the crew received medical treatment, but provided no details if any crew suffered injuries. Authorities worked with local fishermen and were able to salvage both vessels. The two fishing vessels were towed to Bai Chet for repairs.
On July 22, the former fishing vessel now houseboat Endeavor ran into difficulties as it was being towed to shore for repairs in Snow’s Cove in Rockland, Maine . The Endeavor‘s cement hull had begun to leak and the vessel was being towed by a lobster boat when it became swamped and went ashore. Maine authorities along with the United States Coast Guard were alerted to the situation. Authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain any fuel that was released from the vessel. Reports state the remaining diesel fuel on board was being removed to prevent any potential environmental risks. There were no injuries reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
