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Kelly Ovayuak

Kelly Ovayuak

Kelly Ovayuak
Photo: cbc.ca

The 45 meter long, 777 gt tugboat Kelly Ovayuak ran aground on the Great Slave Lake near Lutselk’e, Northwest Territories, Canada. The tug and its barges were heading back from Lutselk’e after delivering supplies to the remote community when it ran hard aground.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Canadian Coast Guard and other authorities have been notified and a response team will be dispatched to the scene. Reports state the response team will salvage the tug and barges and will return the vessels to Hay River.

Ast Legend

Ast Legend

Ast Legend
Photo: thedailystar.net

On May 21, the 28 meter long tugboat Ast Legend was blown ashore near Patenga, Bangladesh. The tug had been moored off Chittagong when Cyclone Roanu broke the anchor line. The vessel was quickly pushed ashore. No further details reported.

Last Stand

Last Stand

Last Stand
Photo: uscg

The 42 foot long fishing vessel Last Stand sank off Cape May, New Jersey. The Last Stand was heading back to port when it was struck by the 78 foot long Tug Dean Reinauer.  The three crew on board scrambled into survival suits and abandoned into the vessel’s life raft. The vessel sank within minutes.  A Coast Guard  response boat arrived on scene and rescued the crew. No reports of injuries.  The incident is under investigation.