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New York Lost

New York Lost

The 50 foot fishing vessel New York went ashore near Coos Bay, Oregon.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel had water ingress and required assistance.   The Coast Guard launched the 47 foot lifeboat along with a Dolphin helicopter to the scene.  The Helicopter attempted to hoist the three men on board the New York, but the heavy surf made the fishing vessel to unstable.  The three men on the fishing vessel were able to swim ashore on their own.  The Coast Guard transported the men back to North Bend station where EMS were awaiting.  No reports of injuries, but there is large amounts of debris and some pollution released.   The New York had 300 gallons of diesel fuel and 15 gallons of hydraulic oil on board at the time of the incident.  An oil spill response contractor has been hired to assess and perform clean-up operations.

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Olympic Javelin

Olympic Javelin

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The 75 foot fishing vessel Olympic Javelin became disabled off Montauk Point, New York.   The fishing vessel had suffered engine problems and went adrift.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who sent the cutter Brainbridge Island out from Sandy Hook, New Jersey to the scene.   The cutter took the Olympic Javelin under tow back to Barnegat Light where another fishing vessel took the Olympic Javelin under tow back to port.   None of the four men on board were injured.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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Legacy Lost

Legacy Lost

The 62 foot fishing vessel TW Legacy went aground off Decatur Island, San Juans Islands, Washington.   The master of the TW Legacy had fallen asleep at the wheel when the vessel struck the rocks off the island.   The fishing vessel contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.   The Coast Guard dispatched a cutter who was able to safely rescue all six crewmen on board.   The TW Legacy later slid off the rocks and sank in 85 feet of water.   Reports state there is a visible oil slick on the surface.   The TW Legacy could still have 50 to 400 gallons of diesel fuel in its tanks.    Reports state that Coast Guard, State and Local officials are determining what steps will be done to reduce the environmental impact.

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