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Nat aground

Nat aground

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The fishing vessel Nat went aground near Yaquina Bay off Newport, Oregon.  The crabbing boat had gone nearly ashore with the vessel just 50 yards offshore.  The crew sent out a distress call before all three crew on board abandoned ship and swam ashore.  The crew were later treated for possible hypothermia.  Authorities state there was 700 gallons of diesel fuel on board, but no pollution was released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  The cause of the grounding was not reported.

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Corviglia

Corviglia

Photo: tdn.com
Photo: tdn.com

The 225 meter long, 73035 dwt bulk freighter went aground on the Columbia River near Rainier, Oregon.  The Corviglia had completed loading a cargo of soybeans and was waiting for a river pilot when the tide went out leaving the vessel stuck on the river bottom.   When the tide returned, the vessel was able to refloat itself and proceeded to an anchorage where the vessel was inspected for damage.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   Reports state the Corviglia was bound for China.

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Robert Henry

Robert Henry

The 39 foot long fishing vessel Robert Henry went aground off Cape Arago near Charleston, Oregon.   The vessel struck the rocks and began to break up  releasing diesel fuel into the water.  The vessel’s emergency signal alerted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter was able to winch up the three crew on board.  No reports of injuries.   Reports states an oil sheen was visible around the vessel.  The vessel had some 300 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time.   Authorities had hoped to repair and remove the Robert Henry, but the vessel broke-in-two with the stern section washed ashore.  Salvagers plan to remove the wreckage.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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