Reports state the Canada Coast Guard has responded to two disabled fishing vessels. The fishing vessel Mario G became disabled off St. John’s and was towed back to port by the icebreaker George R. Pearkes. The fishing vessel Ocean Traveller became disabled off Cape Freels, Newfoundland and was taken under tow by the auxiliary vessel Atlantic Sound.
The fishing vessels Ocean Quell and Atlantic Rover required assistance from the Canada Coast Guard off the coast of Newfoundland. The 11 meter long Atlantic Rover contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water. A search and rescue helicopter from Gander, Newfoundland reached the Atlantic Rover. The helicopter lowered a pump to the three men on board. The pump kept the water ingress in check until it could reach port under it’s own power. The 50 foot long fishing vessel Ocean Quell reported that it had water ingress and needed assistance while off the coast near St. Anthony, Newfoundland. The helicopter and the CCGS Henry Larsen was sent out. The helicopter was able to lower multiple pumps along with 2 search and rescue technicians. However, the pumps were not able to stop the water ingress and the Ocean Quell had to be abandoned. All five crewmen were safely evacuated to the Henry Larsen. No reports of injuries reported.
The longliner fishing vessel Ashely Colleen was severely damaged by a fire while moored at Belleoram, Newfoundland, Canada. The Ashely Colleen arrived in Belleoram with the fishing vessel Martha Louise 11. The vessels were loaded with herring and plan to unload their catch the next morning. The master of the Ashley Colleen went ashore while the master of the Martha Louise 11 bunked down on the vessel for the night. During the night, an electric fire broke out on the Ashely Colleen pilothouse. The fire quickly spread over to the Martha Louise 11. The master on the Martha Louise 11 heard shouts and was able to escape before both vessels were completely engulfed in flames. Reports state the Ashley Colleen was not insured and suffered damage up to $50,000. The Martha Louise 11 suffered $5,000 in damage, but the vessel will be repaired.
