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Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane formerly Heather Jane

The trawler Amy Jane sank off Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland while fishing for crab.   The trawler began to take on water fast requiring all six crew to abandon ship.   The crew, in their survival suits, activated the distress beacon and evacuated to the liferaft.   The RNLI lifeboats from Lough Swilly and Portrush headed towards the scene.   A rescue helicopter from Slingo reached the scene first and winched all six men to safety.   The Portrush lifeboat took the liferaft under tow to avoid it becoming a hazard.   No reports of injuries.

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Stephanie Z-45 Aground

Stephanie Z-45 Aground

The 38 meter long trawler Stephanie Z-45 went aground on a sandbank near Den Helder, Netherlands.   The trawler was using outdated charts which led to the vessel going aground on the sand bank.   The KNRM lifeboat from Den Helder responded to the scene.   The lifeboat after a few attempts was able to release the Stephanie Z-45.   The trawler proceeded to Den Helder under its own power for inspection.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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