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Defiant

Defiant

Defiant
Photo: USCG

On the morning of August 4, the 97 foot long fishing vessel Defiant (MMSI: 303679000) became disabled in the Pacific Ocean some 95 nautical miles off Newport, Oregon. The crew contacted the United States Coast Guard that the vessel was adrift, had water ingress and required assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched two helicopters along with the 68.5 meter long, 350 dwt Coast Guard Cutter Alder (IMO: 9271145) to assist the Defiant.  The helicopters arrived on scene first and was able to deliver fresh drinking water, a radio and dewatering pump to the vessel later that evening.

On the morning of August 5, the cutter Alder arrived and took the Defiant under tow. The vessels proceeded towards Newport where 15 miles offshore the 47-foot long motor lifeboat took over the tow.  The lifeboat and fishing vessel would safely reach port on August 6. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nova

Nova

On February 27, the 38 foot tugboat Nova sank on the Columbia River near Umatilla, Oregon. The Nova had broken from its mooring by high winds and drifted nearly a mile before it sank just upriver of the McNary Dam.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene.

Photo: eastoregonian.com

State and Federal authorities found where the Nova had sunk.  Divers inspected the wreck and found a 1 meter gash in the hull.  Fuel vents were closed, but the Nova had already released oil pollution into the water. A light sheen was visible above the sunken tug.  Booms and absorbent pads were used to contain the pollution.

Reports state a barge and crane was dispatched to lift the tug from the river bottom. The Nova was later recovered a few days later and taken to Vancouver. No reports of injuries as no one was on board the Nova at the time of the incident.

Photo: eastoregonian.com
Federal Iris

Federal Iris

Federal Iris

On February 22, the 200 meter long, 63498 dwt bulk carrier Federal Iris became disabled 240 miles off the coast of Oregon.  The Federal Iris was headed for Longview, Oregon from China when there was a minor explosion in the vessel’s engine room. The explosion damaged the main engine and the bulk carrier went adrift. The Federal Iris requested assistance and a tug was dispatched to the scene. The tug took the bulk carrier under tow and proceeded to port. No reports of pollution released.