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Miss Pearl

Miss Pearl

The 135 foot long crew vessel Miss Pearl went aground on Sabine Jetties near Houston, Texas.  The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and a rescue boat to the scene.   The helicopter safely hoisted the four crew on board and transported them to awaiting EMS staff.   All four crewmen on board suffered minor injuries.   The Miss Pearl released some 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the water.  The owners of the vessel have started salvage and cleanup operations.   The cause of the grounding was not yet reported.    The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Cape Island

Cape Island

The 204 meter long , 20473 dwt United States Naval Auxiliary vessel Cape Island became disabled off Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington.   The vessel had lost power and went adrift.   The Coast Guard contacted the vessel and dispatched a tug to take the Cape Island under tow back to Port Angeles where it was to undergo an inspection and repairs.  Before the tug arrived, the crew was able to restore power.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Captain Kap

Captain Kap

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The 48 foot long fishing vessel Captain Kap went aground off the coast of Freshwater Bayou, Louisiana.   The shrimper began to take on water and the crew contacted the Coast Guard.   A helicopter was dispatched which was able to hoist the two crew on board.   No reports of injuries.   The Captain Kap went ashore later with no signs of any pollution being released.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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