The 50 foot fishing vessel Ruby Lily ran ashore on Petos Island, San Juan Islands, Washington. The Coast Guard directed a cutter to the scene which found the vessel aground. The master of the Ruby Lily was uninjured and decided to remain on the vessel. A salvage company was contacted to assist refloating the Ruby Lily. No water pollution reported.
The 48 foot fishing vessel JB went aground on the south jetty at Grays Harbor, Washington. The vessel with two crewmen contacted the Coast Guard who responded sending out the 25-foot and 47-foot lifeboats. A Jayhawk helicopter was also dispatched from Astoria. The lifeboats arrived and took the two men aboard. The Coast Guard pulled the vessel off the rocks and attempted to tow the vessel back to Grays Harbor. However, the hull was holed and water ingress filled the fishing vessel. The JB sank and now rests in 15 feet of water. The Coast Guard has stated that the vessel is not in the navigation lanes and poses no navigation hazard. No reports of injuries. No details on possible pollution being released and salvaging of the vessel.
The tugboat Clarkston collided with the 45,222 dwt freighter Genco Marine on the Columbia River near Vancouver, Washington. The Clarkston veered and struck Genco Marine which was at anchor. Reports state there might be damage to Clarkston. The reason for the tug striking the freighter has not been reported. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation.
