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Manahau

Manahau

Manahau
Photo: Maritime New Zealand

On August 31, the 98 meter long, 7675 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Manahau (IMO: 9415117) ran aground in Buller Bay on Carters Beach, Westport, New Zealand. The Manahau had been at anchor waiting to cross the Westport Bar when its anchor began to drag. The barge was driven ashore by strong winds and waves caused by a passing storm. The 11 crew on board safely landed ashore with no injuries. The Manahau had no cargo on board and there were no reports of any pollution released from the 100,000 litres of diesel fuel on board. Authorities state a tugboat from Taranaki will arrive on scene to assist on refloating the barge.  New Zealand authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim
Photo: uscg

The 60 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Rim sank off Westport, Washington. The Pacific Rim had struck a submerged object tearing a hole in the hull. Unable to control the water ingress, the Pacific Rim sent out a distress call. The Coast Guard responded quickly and rescued the single person on board. He was later taken to hospital for treatment for hypothermia. Reports state the Pacific Rim had some 250 gallons of diesel fuel on board.

Quest

Quest

Photo: USCG

 

The 52 foot long fishing vessel Quest sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard while off Westport, Washington. The Quest had suffered water ingress and the pumps on board were not able to keep up with the flooding.  The crew of four donned survival suits and were preparing to abandon ship.   The coast guard dispatched a helicopter along with the 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The helicopter arrived on scene with three of the crew in a liferaft and one in the water.  The helicopter hoisted all four men safely and were flown to shore where the crew were examined by medical personnel.  No reports of injuries.  The Quest later sank with some 250 gallons of diesel fuel on board.  The motor lifeboat arrived on scene and pulled the vessel’s EPIRB from the water and checked for released pollution.

Video of the crew abandoning ship