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Genesis A

Genesis A

Genesis A
Photo: USCG

The 61 foot long fishing vessel Genesis A went ashore off Leadbetter Point,  Washington.   The crab boat was proceeding along Long Beach Peninsula when the helmsman fell asleep at the wheel.   The Genesis A struck a sand bar just off the beach.   The vessel’s hull remained intact and no pollution was released.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The helicopter was able to hoist and safely land the four crew off the Genesis A.   No reports of injuries.  Reports state that 1,200 gallons of fuel and any hazardous materials on board the Genesis A will be removed before the vessel will be refloated.  The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Jayden Ray

Jayden Ray

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Jayden Ray went aground onto the rocks near the mouth of the Quillayute River near LaPush, Washington.   The Coast Guard received a distress call from the Jayden Ray and dispatched a Dolphin helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat with the aid of the helicopter was able to navigate through the rocks and attach a towline to the Jayden Ray.   The fishing vessel was refloated and towed back to LaPush.   No injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Fishing Vessels Collide

Fishing Vessels Collide

Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 90 foot long, 231 dwt fishing vessel Viking Storm collided with the 40 foot fishing vessel Maverick near La Push, Washington.   The Maverick quickly sank sending it’s four crew into the water.   The Viking Storm rescued three of the four men from the water.  The survivors were later transferred to a Coast Guard cutter.   The Coast Guard conducted a search for the remaining crewman.   The cause of the collision was not reported, but the accident is under investigation.

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