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Martha’s Vineyard Collision

Martha’s Vineyard Collision

Iver Prosperity

The 70 foot long fishing vessel Edna May collided with the 184 meter long, 37456 dwt tanker Iver Prosperity 25 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The tanker was heading for Providence loaded with a cargo of petroleum when it struck the Edna May.  The Edna May sustained minor cosmetic damage while the tanker showed hull damage along the starboard section.  The Coast Guard was alerted to the incident and dispatched the Coast Guard cutter Coho to the scene.  The Coho escorted the Edna May back to port in Tiverton.  The Iver Prosperity proceed to Providence where it will be surveyed for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.