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Hudson River Capsize

Hudson River Capsize

A 31 foot long tugboat capsized on the Hudson River off  New York, New York sending one crewman into the water.   The tugboat was attempting to line up with a work barge when it capsized.  Two crewmen were able to jump onto the work barge while one man was thrown into the water.   The crewman was quickly pulled out of the water from another nearby tugboat.  The vessel drifted down river before sinking off Pier 84.   The man pulled from the water suffered minor injuries.   The cause for the vessel to capsize is still unknown.  Authorities are conducting an investigation.

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Olympic Javelin

Olympic Javelin

Map showing the location of Montauk, New York ...
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The 75 foot fishing vessel Olympic Javelin became disabled off Montauk Point, New York.   The fishing vessel had suffered engine problems and went adrift.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who sent the cutter Brainbridge Island out from Sandy Hook, New Jersey to the scene.   The cutter took the Olympic Javelin under tow back to Barnegat Light where another fishing vessel took the Olympic Javelin under tow back to port.   None of the four men on board were injured.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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Federal St. Laurent Aground

Federal St. Laurent Aground

The 670 foot long, 34,372 dwt freighter Federal St. Laurent went aground on the St. Lawrence River west of the Eisenhower Lock near Massena, New York.  The Federal St. Laurent was loaded with titanium slag grounded near the bow and away from the vessel’s fuel tanks.  The freighter was later released and was able to proceed to the nearby anchorage where divers will conduct an underwater survey of the hull.  There were no injuries or pollution released.  The incident is under investigation.

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