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Ayson

Ayson

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The fishing vessel Ayson sank in the Foveaux Strait, New Zealand. The trawler was returning to port when it struck rocks off Stirling Point due to a navigation mistake.  The hull was holed and quickly began to fill with water.   The three crew on board activated a locator beacon before abandoning ship into a liferaft.   The Bluff Coastguard and the South Port NZ boat both responded to the scene.  All three men were rescued.  No reports of injuries.  The Ayson rests under 10 meter of water with a full load of fish.   Divers were dispatched to help close vents and prevent fuel from being released.

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Dawn Princess

Dawn Princess

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The 261 meter long, 8293 dwt passenger cruise ship Dawn Princess caught fire off Napier, New Zealand.   The fire started in an electrical substation while the vessel was sailing between Wellington and Napier.   The crew fought the fire for over an hour while passengers were ordered to their muster station.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze and the vessel was able to proceed to Napier under its own power.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew.  No further details reported.

 

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Sur Este No. 700

Sur Este No. 700

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The 57 meter long fishing vessel Sur Este No. 700 went aground while sheltering behind Stewart Island, New Zealand.  The Sur Este No. 700 had sheltered behind the island due to the heavy seas with 30 knot winds when it was blown onto the rocks.  The vessel fuel tanks ruptured allowing some 23,000 litres of diesel fuel released into the water.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities will conduct an inspection of the area to gauge the impact of the pollution released.  The Sur Este No. 700 will be towed to Lyttelton for inspection and repairs.

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