March 15, 2013, 10:40 pm
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The 169 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Producer went aground on Kodiak Island, Alaska. The vessel was traveling through the Ouzinkie Narrows in 9 foot tides when it grounded onto the beach. The vessel suffered a large fracture along the hull, but no reports of injuries or pollution released. The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation on site. Salvage attempts won’t be attempted until higher tides return the following week. A good samaritan vessel help evacuate part of the Pacific Producer’s crew. Salvagers plan to remove the 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel to minimize treat of pollution. Reports state the Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
February 20, 2013, 12:47 pm
The 267 meter long, 52089 dwt container ship Bangkok Bridge became disabled in the Unimak Pass near Unalaska, Alasaka. The vessel had lost power when its engines failed and was adrift. The crew was able to restart the engines and proceeded to Summer Bay off Unalaska for repairs. The Coast Guard has ordered the vessel to remain at anchor until the repairs can be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Bangkok Bridge had departed from Shanghai bound for Long Beach, California.
February 8, 2013, 5:50 pm
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The 63 foot long research vessel Arluk sank while berthed at Kodiak, Alaska. The vessel was discovered submerged at the dock. The cause of the sinking was unknown. No reports of injuries as no one was on board at the time. Authorities state there was a small amount of diesel fuel was released into the harbor. A boom was placed around the vessel until it can be raised.
January 10, 2013, 8:01 pm
The 50 foot long fishing vessel Neptune went aground near Raspberry Island, Alaska. The Neptune’s suffered water ingress from a eight inch hole in the hull. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter delivered a dewatering pump and stood by as the Neptune crew made repairs. The crew was able to dewater the vessel and was refloated on the next high tide. The Neptune was taken under tow by the fishing vessel Tempest. As the vessels proceeded to Kodiak, Alaska, the dewatering pump began to fail. The Coast Guard helicopter lowered a second pump which was able to control the flooding to allow the vessels to safely arrive at Kodiak. No reports of injuries.
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