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Net Effect

Net Effect

Net Effect
Photo: keyt.com

On the morning of December 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Net Effect capsized on the Pacific Ocean off the harbor at Ventura, California. Reports state the vessel had turn turtle just outside the harbor sending the crew of 4 into the water. The local harbor patrol along with a nearby fishing vessel reached the Net Effect within minutes. The four crew were pulled from the water with two requiring medical attention. They were taken ashore and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Net Effect
Photo: keyt.com

The Coast Guard has jurisdiction and has started efforts to have fuel removed off the vessel. Reports state the Net Effect is in no danger of sinking. The cause of the capsizing has not been disclosed.

Delos

Delos

Delos
Photo: rp-online.de

On March 20, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Delos collided with the 65 meter long self-propelled barge Ventura on the Rhine near Xanten, Germany. The Delos struck the Ventura resulting in destroying the wheelhouse of the Ventura. The master and his wife on the Ventura sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Reports state the cause of the collision was not clear.The water police has launched an investigation.

Aspiration

Aspiration

Aspiration
Photo: vcstar.com

On May 28, the fishing vessel Aspiration ran aground near Santa Clara, California. The vessel approached the mouth of the Santa Clara River when it ran aground just south of the Ventura harbor. There were no injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the vessel had its fuel removed and the fishing vessel will be pulled off the beach on the next high tide. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.