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Cape Cordell

Cape Cordell

Cape Cordell
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On February 14, the 18 meter long, 146 gt fishing vessel Cape Cordell (IMO: 8950562) ran aground just outside Fortune Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. The Cape Cordell had arrived just outside Fortune in bad weather with some 65,000 pounds of redfish in its hold.  When the crew was extending out its stabilizing arms, the fishing vessel drifted ashore. Local authorities along with the Canadian Coast Guard were alerted. Local fire fighters assisted three of the crew to evacuate from the vessel.  A rope ladder was lowered allowing the three crew in immersion survival suits to reach shore. No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard arrived on scene and attempted multiple times to pull the fishing vessel free, but the vessel remained stuck on the rocks. Reports state the Cape Cordell has sustained some damage to its hull, but no reports of pollution released. The remaining crew on board the Cape Cordell decided to leave the vessel until weather conditions improved.

Updates:

On February 20, authorities reported that all diesel fuel and oil on board the Cape Cordell had been removed.  A contracted tug made another attempt to pull the Cape Cordell, but was unsuccessful.

On February 22, there was another attempt to free the Cape Cordell.  Using two tugs and the high tide, the fishing vessel was pulled free. Reports state that multiple lines snapped before the fishing vessel got pulled off the rocks.  The Cape Cordell was then towed to a dock in Fortune where it will be inspected.

Final Update:

Initial reports stated that the Cape Cordell had only sustained minor hull damage from the grounding, but further inspection found the vessel’s hull was in poor shape. The Cape Cordell‘s hull had deteriorated where salvage was not an option. The vessel was later scrapped.

 

Sebastian Sails

Sebastian Sails

Sebastian Sails
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On August 13, the 60 foot long fishing vessel Sebastian Sails caught fire while berthed at Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. Witnesses spotted smoke rising from the wheelhouse and alerted authorities.  Before authorities could respond, the blaze had spread through out the vessel.  Explosions and dense black smoke rose from the hull.  Nearby fishing vessels were moved safely away from the Sebastian Sails.  The fire continued to spread and reached the wharf itself.  To reach the burning wharf timbers, fire fighters had to break through concrete and asphalt to reach the flames. After hours of hard work firefighters eventually got the fire under control, but the Sebastian Sails sustained heavy damage. 

The superstructure of the fishing vessel had been badly gutted and the vessel later sank at the pier.  Authorities state over 50 feet of wharf had been burnt by the fire.  No reports of injuries.  Booms were placed around the Sebastian Sails to contain any pollution released. Several reports state the Sebastian Sails may be a total loss.  The vessel featured on the Canadian Discovery Channel’s TV program Cold Water Cowboys for four seasons.

Travestern

Travestern

Travestern
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The 162 meter long, 17088 dwt chemical tanker Travestern allided the 161 meter long, 17083 dwt chemical tanker Havelstern off Lewisporte, Newfoundland, Canada. The Travestern had struck the anchored Havelstern while maneuvering to transfer fuel. The Travestern sustained hull damage resulting in a large hole in its superstructure. The Havelstern sustained damage to its stern above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released from either vessel.

HAVELSTERN

Both vessels will be surveyed for damage. Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.