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Gloria May

Gloria May

Gloria May
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The 130 foot long offshore supply vessel Gloria May collided with a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pascagoula, Mississippi.  The Gloria May struck a shrimping vessel which sustained significant damage after the collision.   The three crew on board the shrimper abandoned ship and were quickly rescued by the Gloria May.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the shrimper vessel had some 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of oil on board at the time.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Mu Du Bong

Mu Du Bong

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The 6700 mt cargo ship Mu Du Bong ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico near Tuxpan, Mexico.  The Mu Du Bong was en route to Tuxpan from Cuba in ballast to load a cargo of fertilizer when it ran aground onto a reef.  No reports of injuries.  The Mexican Navy along with environmental agencies have dispatched teams to the scene due to the possible damage caused to the reef area.  Reports state the crew of the Mu Du Bong did not follow the establish route resulting in the grounding.  Federal authorities have stated they could impose sanctions on the vessel for breaking navigation rules.

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Longshot

Longshot

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The fishing vessel Longshot sank in the Gulf of Mexico off Mobile, Alabama.  The fishing vessel suffered water ingress in rough seas and requested assistance.  The Coast Guard responded and dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter delivered a dewatering pump to the Longshot, but the additional pump was unable to control the flooding.  The five crew on the Longshot decided to abandon ship and were hoisted to safety.  The crew were taken to an offshore drilling unit before taken ashore the following day.   No reports of injuries.

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