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Jamie Marie

Jamie Marie

Jamie Marie
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The 80 foot long fishing vessel Jamie Marie ran aground off Ocean Shores, Washington. Reports state the vessel had run into difficulty while returning to port with a cargo of hake and went ashore on the beach.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and found the vessel was in no danger. The Jamie Marie was later refloated by two tugs on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damages or pollution released.

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Privateer

Privateer

Privateer
Photo: uscg

The 74 foot long fishing vessel Privateer sank off Grays Harbor, Washington. The Privateer had sustained uncontrolled flooding through an 8 inch hole in the hull.  The vessel requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching a Motor Life Boat to the scene. The Lifeboat safely transferred the three crew off the Privateer before the fishing vessel sank. No reports of injuries.
No pollution reported, but the vessel had a  maximum fuel capacity of 6,000 gallons. The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

Sparna

Sparna

Sparna
Photo: kptv.com

The 189 meter long, 54881 dwt bulk carrier Sparna ran aground on the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. The Sparna, fully loaded with grain, passed through a narrow section of the river when it stuck an object and ran aground. The bulker sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress, but no reports of injuries or pollution released. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene. The Coast Guard and local authorities arrived on scene and are monitoring for any pollution.  Reports state the Sparna is not blocking traffic on the river.