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Second Chance

Second Chance

FV Second Chance
Photo: kiitv.com

On July 31, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Second Chance ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico off Port Aransas, Texas.  The shrimp boat had suffered engine problems and became disabled. The Second Chance went adrift and eventually went ashore on the beach.  The United States Coast Guard dispatched a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to pull off all three crew on board the Second Chance along with the two dogs onboard. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched a response team to monitor the shrimp boat. They report there was no signs of any pollution released. Authorities have requested the vessel owner to salvage the vessel as soon as possible.

 

Miss Peggy

Miss Peggy

Miss Peggy

On July 16, the 55 foot long towboat Miss Peggy (MMSI: 366935050) capsized on the Houston Ship Channel near the Lynchburg Ferry crossing. Reports state the Miss Peggy lost stability when the 656 foot long bulk carrier Yangze 7 was passing nearby. Four of the five crew on board the Miss Peggy were later rescued by nearby vessels. The Coast Guard and local authorities search the area for man than a day for the missing crewman before his body was recovered.

Salvage of the Miss Peggy was launched quickly after the incident. A large crane barge was able to right and bring the towboat up to the surface. The United States Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Bide-A-Wee

Bide-A-Wee

Bide-A-Wee
Photo: dvidshub.net

On June 8, the 20 meter long passenger vessel Bide-A-Wee ran aground on the Canadian side of St. Marys River. The Bide-A-Wee loaded with passengers was in the middle of a tour of the Soo Locks when it struck bottom on the northern side of the river. The vessel contacted authorities that there were no injuries and the vessel was stable. Taking a cautious approach, a response boat from the United States Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted in transferring passengers to the ferry Hiawatha.  After the passengers were safely transferred, the Bide-A-Wee was refloated under its own power assisted by a tug.  No reports of damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.