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Phil Pasig

Phil Pasig

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The tug Phil Pasig capsized and sank near Luzon, Philippines.   The tug was towing a barge to Batangas when it was struck by a storm.  The storm pushed the Phil Pasig off course and went aground.   The next day the tug Alphard arrived on scene to begin salvage operations on the Phil Pasig.   The Alphard was able to refloat the Pasig and took the tug under tow when a large wave struck.  The wave overturned the Phil Pasig leaving just a portion of the hull above water.   The five crew on board found themselves trapped inside the overturn tug.   Four crew managed to escape and reach the surface.  They were quickly rescued and later taken to hospital.   The body of the crewman who perished was also recovered.  No pollution was reported.

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Arthur J and Madison

Arthur J and Madison

photo: USCG

The 110 foot long dredging barge Arthur J. sank on Lake Huron near the entrance to the St. Clair River at Lakeport State Beach , Michigan.  The Arthur J. was being pushed by the 38 foot long tug Madison when it encountered a storm with 15 to 20 knot winds and heavy rain.   The Madison capsized in the storm while the Arthur J. sank.  No reports of injuries and the crew were all rescued.  An oil spill was spotted around both vessels.  Reports state that some 300 gallons on the tug and 1,500 gallons on the barge.  The Coast Guard deployed some 1400 feet of boom to contain the spill, but some oil has washed ashore.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Planet V

Planet V

The 116 meter long, 7014 dwt container ship Planet V became disabled while on the Westerschelde near Flushing, Netherlands after suffering an engine failure.   The crew proceeded to drop an anchor when the anchor chain broke.   The chain flung out and struck a nearby crewman killing him.  The container ship continued to go adrift and collided with the 27 meter long tug MTS Vantage which had been proceeding on a parallel course.  The MTS Vantage was damaged in the collision, but was able to proceed under its own power to Flushing.   The Plant V was taken under tow and returned to Flushing.

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