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Vessel Crashes & Collisions

CROWLEY TUG RUNS AGROUND IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
Posted by: Joseph S. Stacey
December 28, 2009

The 136-foot tug boat, Pathfinder, owned by Crowley Marine Services, has run aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. The vessel was able to remove itself from the reef and move to nearby sheltered waters, however, divers inspecting the vessel reported that a 4-5 foot section of keel was missing, and three fuel tanks were breached. Two of the three fuel tanks carried diesel fuel, and the third tank was empty.

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COAST GUARD VESSEL COLLIDES WITH SMALL RECREATIONAL VESSEL
Posted by: Joseph S. Stacey
December 22, 2009

A 33-foot-long Coast Guard vessel crashed into a 24-foot recreational vessel killing an 8-year-old child and seriously injuring five others. The accident happened in San Diego Bay during the annual Parade of Lights. Weather conditions were fair and clear, and the cause of the accident is under investigation. The Coast Guard vessel was reportedly responding to a grounded vessel.

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