Benjamin Bailey

Benjamin Bailey

The 15 meter long tugboat Benjamin Bailey sank on the Piscataqua River near Kittery, Maine.  The tug was working on a new bridge when it capsized and sank.   The two crew members on board were able to scramble to safety.   A heavy lift barge will refloat the tug in a few days.  The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

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Kamaro

Kamaro

Photo: Norway Coast Guard

The 39 meter long fishing vessel Kamaro became disabled near Bjørnøya, Finnmark, Norway.  The Kamaro had suffered engine failure in rough seas with waves reaching 15 foot high.  The crew requested assistance with the JRCC dispatching a rescue vessel and two helicopters to the scene.   The 15 crew on board the Kamaro had to jump into the water in order the helicopter to airlift them.  The first helicopter rescued 11 crew while the second rescued the remaining four men.  The crew were taken to hospital in Hammerfest.  No reports of injuries.   The Kamaro was taken under tow by the rescue vessel KV Harstad and proceeded towards Sørøysundet in Finnmark.   However, the vessels proceeded slowly due to the bad weather.  Reports state a few days later the towline broke.

 

 

 

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M/L Sulna Express

M/L Sulna Express

The 16 ton wooden-hulled ferry M/L Sulna Express went aground in the Manalik Channel near Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.  The vessel was en route to Bongao when it was pushed off course due to strong current and high winds.  The 20 passengers and five crew were later rescued by another vessel who was dispatched by the Philippine Coast Guard.  Reports state the vessel was only permitted to carry cargo only.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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