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Jamie Marie

Jamie Marie

Jamie Marie
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The 80 foot long fishing vessel Jamie Marie ran aground off Ocean Shores, Washington. Reports state the vessel had run into difficulty while returning to port with a cargo of hake and went ashore on the beach.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and found the vessel was in no danger. The Jamie Marie was later refloated by two tugs on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damages or pollution released.

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Discovery

Discovery

Discovery
Photo: uscg

On May 20, the 84 foot long fishing vessel Discovery became disabled off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Discovery had its rudder disabled and requested assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched  a cutter to the scene and was able to take the fishing vessel under tow later the same day.  The vessels proceeded towards New Bedford where later a salvage tug took over the tow before arriving in port. No Reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666
Photo: radionz.co.nz

On May 12, the 81 meter long fishing vessel Fong Seong 666 ran aground on a reef in the Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands. The Fong Seong 666 was headed to Port Majuro to transfer its 100 tons of skipjack tuna when it ran aground. Local authorities reported that the grounding was due to either an inexperienced crewman or someone had fallen asleep at the helm.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial efforts to refloat the purse seiner failed. On May 20, salvage team with several tugboats were able to refloat the Fong Seong 666.