The 48 foot long fishing vessel Captain Kap went aground off the coast of Freshwater Bayou, Louisiana. The shrimper began to take on water and the crew contacted the Coast Guard. A helicopter was dispatched which was able to hoist the two crew on board. No reports of injuries. The Captain Kap went ashore later with no signs of any pollution being released. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 269 meter long, 151693 dwt tanker Asian Spirit collided with a barge on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana. Both vessels only sustained slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard dispatched investigators to the scene.
The 120 foot long, 85 gt utility vessel Int’l Hunter sank off the Sabine Jetties, Lousiana. The vessel had struck a submerged object and sank sending the seven crew to the liferafts. The men were rescued an hour later and safely landedin Cameron, Lousiana. No injuries reported. The Coast Guard confirms that some pollution was released. A sheen from diesel fuel was spotted and an oil recovery vessel was dispatched to the scene. The owners of the Int’l Hunter have issued a plan to salvage the vessel.
