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ARC Pascual de Andagoya

ARC Pascual de Andagoya

ARC Pascual de Andagoya
Photo: eltiempo.com

The Columbian naval tugboat ARC Pascual de Andagoya sank in the Pacific Ocean off the Columbian coast. The tug was in heavy seas when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The crew tried to keep the vessel afloat, but the vessel became waterlogged. The crew sent out a distress call and abandoned ship into the tug’s life rafts before the ARC Pascual de Andagoya sank.

The six crew were rescued by the fishing vessel Conpe Malaga 3 who responded to the the tug’s distress call. A Columbian naval helicopter arrived a short time later and took the crew to the hospital in Bahía Málaga. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Navy will plan to salvage the tug when conditions improve.

 

Kea Trader

Kea Trader

Kea Trader
Photo: Armed Forces of New Caledonia

The 185 meter long, 21000 dwt container ship Kea Trader ran aground on a reef near the island of Maré in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia. The Kea Trader was headed to Noumea from Papeete when it struck the Durand reefs some 50 miles southeast of Maré. The boxship was firmly on the reef and the situation was reported as stable. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew remain on board the Kea Trader while the shipowner makes arrangements for mitigating pollution and possible salvage. Authorities have dispatched an intervention team to assess the situation.

Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666
Photo: radionz.co.nz

On May 12, the 81 meter long fishing vessel Fong Seong 666 ran aground on a reef in the Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands. The Fong Seong 666 was headed to Port Majuro to transfer its 100 tons of skipjack tuna when it ran aground. Local authorities reported that the grounding was due to either an inexperienced crewman or someone had fallen asleep at the helm.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial efforts to refloat the purse seiner failed. On May 20, salvage team with several tugboats were able to refloat the Fong Seong 666.