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Randy and Stephanie

Randy and Stephanie

Randy and Stephanie
Photo: saltwire.com

On September 11, the 40 foot long fishing vessel Randy and Stephanie caught fire in Yarmouth harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada. The fire started in the vessel’s stack where it exits through the wheelhouse. The Randy and Stephanie was taken under tow to a nearby wharf where it was met by Canadian Coast Guard, fire fighters and local authorities. Due to the low tide, the fire fighters had to use portable extinguishers before a hose could be pulled down to put out the blaze. The one crew on board the Randy and Stephanie was evaluated for injuries.  No details reported to the extent of damage caused by the fire.

Randy and Stephanie
Photo: cjls.com

 

Arca 1

Arca 1

Arca 1
Photo: cbc.ca

The 53 meter long, 1317 dwt bunker tanker Arca 1 ran aground off Cape Breton near Little Pond, Nova Scotia. The tanker was en route to Sydney, Nova Scotia in stormy seas when it suffered engine failure. Without power, the Arca 1 was quickly blown ashore until it rested just off the shoreline.

The crew sent out a distress call and requested assistance.  A few hours later, the six crew on board were airlifted to safety by a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter. No reports of injuries.

 

Reports state the the tanker is hard aground, but has not suffered any hull damage and no signs of pollution. The Arca 1 had some 15 tons of fuel on board at the time of the grounding. The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation and has a response group ready to mitigate any pollution released.

Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan
Photo: kingscountynews.ca

On February 15, the fishing vessel Don Cadegan ran aground and sank off Murder Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had left West Punico only three hours  before it ran aground.  The three crew on board were rescued by other fishing vessels in the area. No reports of injuries. The Don Cadegan remained visible during low tide, but only the rigging was visible on the rising tide. The Canada Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.