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Navigator

Navigator

Navigator
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On April 26, the fishing vessel Navigator became disabled while off Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey. The Navigator had sprung a leak and was taking on water. A nearby vessel reported to the Coast Guard that the fishing vessel was in trouble. A helicopter along with a 47-foot lifeboat was dispatched to the scene. The lifeboat brought two dewatering pumps to the Navigator which brought the flooding under control. The lifeboat escorted the Navigator back to Point Pleasant, New Jersey. No reports of injuries.

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Mississagi

Mississagi

Mississagi
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The 603 foot long self-unloader bulk carrier Mississagi ran aground on the St. Marys River near De Tour Village, Michigan. The Mississagi had departed from Bruce Mines, Ontario with a cargo of stone when it ran onto a shoal in Potagannissing Bay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and boats from Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. Reports state marine inspectors will inspect the vessel for damage while the crew of the Mississagi works with a salvage company to refloat the bulk carrier.

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Northern Pride

Northern Pride

Northern Pride
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The 82 foot long fishing vessel Northern Pride caught fire off Kodiak Island, Alaska. The vessel was proceeding to Seward when it caught fire off Marmot Island.  The three crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the smoke was too intense.  Unable to contain the fire , the men sent out a distress call and abandoned ship.  The three crew donned immersions suits and got into a life raft. A good Samaritan vessel had relayed the distress call to the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter arrived a short time later and hoisted the men to safety. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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