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Gulf Justice

Gulf Justice

Gulf Justice
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On August 25, the 55 meter long, 798 dwt offshore supply vessel Gulf Justice ran around in Port Mansfield, Texas. The vessel had been struck by Hurricane Harvey and was taking on water.  The crew sent out a distress call requesting assistance.  A tug was dispatched, but was not able to reach the offshore vessel due to the bad conditions and rough seas. Two Coast Guard helicopters arrived on scene and hoisted all 12 crewmen off the Gulf Justice. No reports of injuries.

The Gulf Justice was reported blown ashore and is now hard aground. The amount of damage was not yet reported and if any pollution was released.

 

Shrimper Saved

Shrimper Saved

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The fishing vessel Odin sprung a leak while shrimping off the coast of Port Mansfield, Texas.   The three men on board the Odin contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was taking water through the propeller shaft and was in danger of sinking.   The Coast Guard dispatched a Dolphin rescue helicopter to the scene.    The helicopter successfully lowered two dewatering pumps to the Odin.   With the pumps running, the Odin was able to stay afloat.   The fishing vessel Gina Dawn also came to the aid of the Odin.  The Gina Dawn took the Odin under tow and proceed back to port.   No reports of injury.

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