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Jamie K

Jamie K

Jamie K
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On July 28, the 52 foot long fishing vessel Jamie K ran aground off Cape Blanco, Oregon. The Jamie K had suffered a power black out and was being driven toward the shore in 30 mph winds. The crew sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The fishing vessel struck bottom just 250 yards off the shore began to take on water. The four crew put on survival suits and planned to abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft.  A Coast Guard helicopter arrived on scene and lowered a rescue swimmer.  However, the  winch on the helicopter suffered a malfunction and could not hoist anyone up.  The Coast Guard rescue swimmer took individually the 4 crew of the Jamie K to shore.  Reports state the Jamie K had some 10,000 pounds of shrimp on board with 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Fuel had been released into the water. No reports of injuries.


Sea Pup

Sea Pup

Sea Pup
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The 35 foot long fishing vessel Sea Pup ran aground on a jetty off Newport, Oregon. The fishing vessel was coming into the port when it struck the jetty. The master of the vessel  was able to abandon ship and climb up onto the jetty to safety.  The Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and motor lifeboat.  No reports of injuries. Reports state some 80 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water before the vessel broke up on the jetty.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Royal Winner Princess II

Royal Winner Princess II

Royal Winner Princess II
Photo: Islandgazette.net

The 120 foot long passenger ship Royal Winner Princess II allided with a boat ramp pier near Snow’s Cut, North Carolina. The vessel had suffered a malfunction when a steering pump failed and the vessel drifted into the pier.  The vessel was able to restore the pump and return to its berth. Reports state 6 of the 159 passengers on board suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.