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Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Ventura Harbor
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of May 25, a 40 foot long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground near the mouth of the Santa Clara River just outside Ventura Harbor, California. The fishing vessel had run ashore just off the beach for an undisclosed reason.  The Ventura Harbor Patrol was contacted and dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The three crew on board the fishing vessel were safely rescued. Reports state the crew had already contacted a company to start salvage operations.

Authorities have stated the incident is under investigation. There have been no reports of any pollution released from the incident. The Coast Guard reported the fishing vessel was later towed to a nearby boatyard.

 

Captain Raleigh

Captain Raleigh

Captain Raleigh
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On the morning of May 9, the 68 foot long, 112 gt fishing vessel Captain Raleigh (IMO: 7937575) sank in Grays Harbor off Westport, Washington. The Captain Raleigh contacted the United States Coast Guard that the fishing vessel had sprung a leak and requested assistance.  The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue to the site and rescued 3 of the 4 crew members.  Reports state the Captain Raleigh continued to flood until it had capsized and later sank.  One crew member was reported missing.

The Coast Guard conducted a search for the crew member with aircraft from Astoria searching the area while divers searched the sunken vessel.  The Coast Guard called off the search the following morning without finding the missing crew member.  Washington State authorities have also deployed a response team to manage the pollution. Oil pollution was spotted where the Captain Raleigh sank from diesel fuel leaking out. Due to strong currents and the search operation, no booms were deployed to contain the spill.  Authorities state there were no traces of pollution along the shoreline .

Captain Raleigh
Photo: x.com/uscg

No further details reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Rickey Hughes

Rickey Hughes

Photo: vicksburgnews.com

On the afternoon of May 1, the 51 meter long towboat Rickey Hughes (MMSI: 367057330) pushing a tow of barges allided with the Old Highway 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reports states the Rickey Hughes was proceeding downstream when it suffered a mechanical breakdown and lost steering at it approached the bridge. The leading barge then struck the number 4 bridge pier causing the tow to break apart. Several barges broke free and drifted away while one barge remained pinned against on the bridge pier.

Authorities halted traffic on the bridge so it could be inspected. Inspectors found the bridge was undamaged and traffic resumed several hours later. Reports state there were no reports of injuries and no pollution released. The Coast Guard and local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.