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Mata’u

Mata’u

photo: tahiti-infos.com

The 21 meter long fishing vessel Mata’u went aground just off the shore of the atoll of Pukapuka.  The vessel had been fishing for three weeks for tuna when it was caught in a strong swell pushing the Mata’u hard aground on a reef.  The crew contacted the Papeete MRCC who dispatched rescuers to the scene.  The crew of six on board the Mata’u were safely rescued and taken ashore.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Salvage plans will have the vessel’s cargo of tuna unloaded along with draining the fuel tanks, before attempts to pull the vessel off the reef will be made.

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Simfoniya

Simfoniya

The 103 meter long, 3642 dwt reefer Simfoniya became disabled while in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (34 46N 167 45E).  The reefer had lost steering when it lost its rudder.  The owner dispatched another reefer to take the Simfoniya under tow.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Ryou Un Maru

Ryou Un Maru

The 164 foot long fishing vessel Ryou-Un Maru was sunk in the Gulf of Alaska by the Coast Guard.  The fishing vessel went adrift from Hokkaido during the 2011 tsunami in Japan and floated across the Pacific Ocean.   The Coast Guard determined to sink the vessel rather than to attempt to tow it to port.   The Coast Guard fired shots into the vessel.   The Ryou  burst into flames then listed over and sank.  An unknown amount of diesel fuel was released when the fishing boat sank.

Interesting Note

Just before the Coast Guard could fire the first shot, a Canadian fishing vessel claimed salvage rights to the Ryou-Un Maru.  The 62 foot long fishing vessel Bernice C. attempted to tow the vessel, but failed and left the area.  The Ryou-Un Maru was to be scrapped before the tsunami struck.

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