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Cape Dorset

Cape Dorset

Photo: cbc.ca
Photo: cbc.ca

The fishing vessel Cape Dorset sank off Burnin Peninsula, Newfoundland.  The vessel sent out a distress call after it suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The crew sent out a distress call with the fishing vessel Ivy Rose responding.  All 19 crewmen on the Cape Dorset abandoned ship to the vessel’s life raft and were safely rescued a short time later by the Ivy Rose.  No reports of injuries.

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Atlantic Raven

Atlantic Raven

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The 76 meter long, 2865 dwt supply vessel Atlantic Raven suffered a fire near St. John’s, Newfoundland.   The Atlantic Raven was headed to St. John’s from the Terra Nova floating storage vessel when it suffered a small fire.  A crewman was able to extinguish the blaze quickly.   No reports of injuries to the crew or 13 passengers, damage or pollution released.  The Atlantic Raven was able to proceed to St. John’s under its own power.

 

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Searose Fpso

Searose Fpso

The 271 meter long, 139950 dwt tankship Searose Fpso suffered a fire near St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.  The fire broke out in the vessel’s water pump room and was quickly contained by the crew.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Details to the fire damage was not disclosed, but the crew were able to remain on board.  The Searose Fpso had no oil on board at the time of the incident.   The vessel had recently returned to the oil field after undergoing maintenance earlier this summer.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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