The 728 foot long bulk carrier Miyama ran aground on the Columbia River near Welch Island, Oregon. The Miyama had departed from Longview bound for Korea when it lost power and drfited aground. The Coast Guard was contacted who dispatched a helicopter from Astoria. No sign of damage or pollution was reported. The Miyama was later refloated a few hours later.
The 60 foot long fishing vessel Endeavor suffered water ingress near Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The fishing vessel had been struck by a large swell the night before which caused a leak in the vessel. The crew had discovered flooding in the engine room and contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched the 47-foot long Motor Life Boat to the scene. The Coast Guard was able to pass two dewatering pumps to the fishing vessel. With the pumps, the flooding was brought under control. The Motor Life Boat then escorted the Endeavor back to port. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
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.
