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Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Ventura Harbor
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of May 25, a 40 foot long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground near the mouth of the Santa Clara River just outside Ventura Harbor, California. The fishing vessel had run ashore just off the beach for an undisclosed reason.  The Ventura Harbor Patrol was contacted and dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The three crew on board the fishing vessel were safely rescued. Reports state the crew had already contacted a company to start salvage operations.

Authorities have stated the incident is under investigation. There have been no reports of any pollution released from the incident. The Coast Guard reported the fishing vessel was later towed to a nearby boatyard.

 

Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On the morning of March 17, the 44 meter long fishing vessel Pico Tresmares (IMO: 9098658) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 860 nautical miles off La Serena, Chile. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly grew out of control. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze but were unsuccessful.  All 19 crew would later abandoned ship into life rafts. The Pico Tresmares would later capsize and sink. Reports state the crew were later rescued by another fishing vessel. No reports of injuries.

Putri Papua

Putri Papua

Putri Papua
Photo: liveabroad.com

On the morning of February 4, the 53 meter long phinisi sailing vessel Putri Papua (MMSI: 525003530) sank  in the Pacific Ocean 12 miles off the coast of Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia. The Putri Papua had suffered engine failure and alerted authorities via WhatsApp of the damage to the vessel. Before Indonesian authorities could reach the vessel, all 17 crew and passengers had evacuated to a life raft. The Putri Papua would sink a short time later.  Two crew were injured during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.

The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Indonesian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.