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Coast Guard investigating fishing vessel sinking northwest of Sitka
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is investigating the sinking of the fishing vessel Evening Star northwest of Sitka Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Juneau received report at 7:44 a.m. that the 50-foot Evening Star sank in Slocum Arm 40 miles northwest of Sitka in 300 feet of water with about 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. The vessel reportedly capsized while pulling in loaded salmon nets. The good Samaritan fishing vessel Chickamene rescued all five crewmen from … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard oversees successful refloating of Michelle D, Monday night
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard closely monitored as the grounded fishing vessel Michelle D was successfully refloated at approximately 11 p.m.., Monday. The fishing vessel Alexa B took advantage of the eight-foot high tide near the Skipanon River entrance in Warrenton, Ore., successfully towing the Michelle D out of the soft mud and into the river. The plan to refloat the vessel was the direct result of close collaboration among Coast Guard Sector Columbia River personnel … Read entire article »
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Salvage crews transport dredge Arthur J to maintenance yard
PORT HURON, Mich. — The dredge Arthur J was successfully transported and moored at Malcolm Marine Dock in St. Clair, Mich., Monday, at about 2 p.m. The Arthur J, a 100-foot dredge, sank approximately two miles off the shore of Lakeport, Mich., in Lake Huron July 19, 2012. Salvage crews completed dive operations and prepared for transit through the St. Clair River at approximately 12:15 p.m. The dredge was positioned between two tugs and barges as … Read entire article »
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Dredge Arthur J refloated, in transit to maintenance dock
PORT HURON, Mich. — Weather conditions at the worksite of the dredge Arthur J have improved and allowed for safe salvage operations to continue and the dredge was successfully re-floated Monday at approximately 3 a.m. The Arthur J, a 100-foot dredge sank approximately two miles off the shore of Lakeport, Mich., in Lake Huron Thursday, July 18. Salvage crews resumed dive operations Sunday at about 9 a.m. and, following a long day of preparations, successfully re-floated the … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard investigating vessel sinking in Southeast Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is investigating the sinking of the fishing vessel Mary Kay near Dixon Entrance Friday. The Coast Guard is coordinating an overflight of the 84-foot vessel, reported to have sunk Thursday night in about 600-feet of water with a potential fuel load of 2,500 gallons of diesel aboard. It is not reported to be a hazard to navigation. “We are investigating the cause of the sinking and any potential pollution but it … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard observes, responds to sheen near grounded fishing vessel in Newport
NEWPORT, Ore. — The Coast Guard has observed and is responding to a sheen in the vicinity of the grounded 48-foot fishing vessel Two Mikes along the north jetty near Newport, Thursday. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Group North Bend’s Air Facility Newport observed an approximate 50- by 100-foot sheen along the ocean side of the jetty at approximately 5 p.m. The Coast Guard has since determined the sheen to be rapidly dispersing … Read entire article »
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