On March 23, the 62 foot long fishing vessel Patty A J capsized between the jetties at Coos Bay Bar, Oregon. Three of the four crew were able to escape, but one was trapped on board. The Coast Guard dispatched two vessels to the scene. A dive team attempted to find the missing crewman, but efforts were later suspended the following night. Reports state the Patty A J later sank.
On March 10, the fishing vessel Ms. Nicani became disabled in a severe storm off Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The fishing vessel was a few miles off shore when a wave smashed the pilothouse window and ruin the electrical systems. The disabled Ms. Nicani requested assistance with two Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat responding. The Coast Guard was able to connect a towline to the Ms. Nicani, but the vessels remained off shore until conditions improve. Reports state that waves were between 20 to 25 foot high making it impossible to cross the Yaquina Bay bar. No reports of injuries to the three crew on board the Ms. Nicani.
The 70 foot long fishing vessel Inseiner became disabled in the Pacific Ocean near Depoe Bay, Oregon. The Inseiner had sent out a distress call that the fishing vessel was taking on water and was in need of assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and the 47 foot Motor Lifeboat from Depoe Bay to the scene. The helicopter arrived first and dropped a dewatering pump. The Lifeboat arrived a short time later with another pump. The Lifeboat escorted the Inseiner to Yaquina Bay. No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board. Reports state the weather conditions were rough with 8 foot swells and a strong winds.