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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.

Gay Head

Gay Head

Gay Head

On January 11, the 72 meter long, 980 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Gay Head allided with a construction barge at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The ferry was backing into the terminal when strong winds caused the Gay Head to strike the barge. The barge and ferry only sustained light cosmetic damage. No reports of injuries.  The Coast Guard made an inspection of the Gay Head and allowed it to resume service later the same day.

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Rose Marie
Photo: uscg

On August 23, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Rose Marie caught fire near Chatham, Massachusetts.  The fire could not be contained by the crew and they sent out a distress call.  Nearby fishing vessels responded as well as the 270 foot Coast Guard cutter Legare and aircraft from Cape Cod.  Before rescuers could reach the Rose Marie, the crew abandoned ship into a life raft as the super structure became engulfed in flames.  All four crew of the Rose Marie were later rescued by nearby fishing vessels. 

Reports state the fire eventually burned itself out and a commercial tug took the Rose Marie under tow back to port in New Bedford.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.