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Captain Joe

Captain Joe

On March 18, the fishing vessel Captain Joe became disabled some 110 miles off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Captain Joe had suffered a power blackout when its battery died. The crew was able to alert a nearby fishing vessel who relayed the request to the Coast Guard. A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched and was able to lower a portable marine radio. The helicopter returned and lowered a battery to the Captain Joe. The crew was able to restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Twin Lights

Twin Lights

The 42 foot fishing vessel Twin Lights capsized off Race Point, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  The vessel was fishing in heavy swells when its gear got caught on the bottom.   The Twin Lights capsized sending its two crew into the water.  The nearby fishing vessel Glutton witnessed the event and responded to the scene.   The Glutton’s crew rescued one man from the water and attempted to find the other missing person.   The Coast Guard was notified and dispatched a rescue helicopter and two cutters to the scene.   The Twin Lights sank just as the Coast Guard reached the scene.   A search for the missing man continued into the night.   The Twin Lights now rests in 190 feet of water.

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Dintelborg Disabled by Fire

Dintelborg Disabled by Fire

The 8867 dwt freighter Dintelborg became disabled off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts after a fire on the bridge.   The small fire was extinguished by the crew, but left the vessel without power and no communications.   The vessel was adrift in 16-foot seas and 20 knot winds.  A  Coast Guard jayhawk helicopter was dispatched and was able to communicate with the vessel who were using a hand-held radio.  The tug Rown Mcallister was sent to get the Dintelborg under tow to Providence, Rhode Island for repairs.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the fire.

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