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Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III
Photo: dailypress.com

The 76 foot long fishing vessel Carolina Queen III  ran aground near the East Rockaway Inlet off Queens, New York.  During the night, the Carolina Queen III had sprung a leak and sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard.  The scallop fishing boat proceeded back towards port  while the Coast Guard dispatched a response boat to the scene.  While the crew of the Carolina Queen III was able to bring the flooding under control, the trawler ran ashore.  With waves reaching 12 feet, the seven crew on the Carolina Queen III were hoisted off by a rescue helicopter.  During the rescue, the 25-foot Coast Guard response boat capsized and spilled out five crew into the water.  The Coast Guard crew were able to swim ashore. No reports of injuries, but the seven crew were later taken to hospital for observation.  Reports state the 25-foot rescue boat was later secured on the shore.

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Saputi

Saputi

Saputi
Photo: JRCC Halifax

On January 21, the 220 foot long fishing vessel Saputi sustained hull damage while fishing for turbot in the Davis Strait between Canada and Greenland. The trawler had struck ice which cut into the hull causing water ingress. The crew requested assistance with both Danish and Canadian authorities responding.  A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker and an fixed aircraft was dispatched while the Danish Navy directed a vessel to the area. The aircraft arrived first on the following day and was able to drop four dewatering pumps to the Saputi.  The Danish warship arrived on scene a short time later delivering additional pumps and technicians.  The Saputi proceeded towards Nuuk, Greenland escorted by the Danish warship Knud Rasmussen.  No reports of injuries to the 30 crew on board. Reports stated that the catch of turbot on board the Saputi may have been lost resulting in an estimated loss of $1 million dollars (CA).

 

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Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan
Photo: kingscountynews.ca

On February 15, the fishing vessel Don Cadegan ran aground and sank off Murder Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had left West Punico only three hours  before it ran aground.  The three crew on board were rescued by other fishing vessels in the area. No reports of injuries. The Don Cadegan remained visible during low tide, but only the rigging was visible on the rising tide. The Canada Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.