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FISHING BOAT RUNS AGROUND IN NEW PORT OREGON
Posted by: James M. Beard
August 13, 2009

The Coast Guard has reported that the 50 foot tuna boat LORI ANN (formerly LITTLE LINDA), ran aground on Nye Beach near Newport Oregon on August 11, 2009.  As reported by the Coast Guard, the vessel came through the surf onto a soft sand beach at 2:00 A.M. The two man crew from California, including the 25 year old captain, dawned survival suits, contacted the Coast Guard, and waited.  Fearing for their lives, they launched a survival raft to get to shore. There were no reported injuries. The vessel was completing an eleven day tuna trip off the Oregona coast and had five tons of tuna in its hold.

The Coast Guard lunched a search and rescue team from Station Yaquina Bay, Or. to ensure the crew were able to safely get ashore.

A Coast Guard investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. A crewmember reported that he awoke in his bunk to the sound of breakers slamming into the fishing vessel and knew instantly it was in trouble.

Initial attempt to refloat the vessel during high tide the following day failed. The vessel was carrying 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel all of which has been removed to prevent risk of pollution. Salvage attempts will resume at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 13.

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Coast Guard Responds to Mayday Call, Rescues Five
Posted by: James M. Beard
August 11, 2009

The Coast Guard reported that it received a mayday call from the 59 foot fishing vessel the PATTY J approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The PATTY J, a 59 foot fishing vessel began taking on water approximately 26 miles Southwest of Juneau in Square Cove. The Coast Guard launched a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and a response boat.

A fishing vessel nearby responded to the sinking vessel as the result of an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast issued immediately after the mayday call by the Juneau sector. The five crew members were rescued by the good Samaritan fishing vessel and reported no injuries.

The vessel was carrying 400 - 500 gallons of diesel fuel and a 300 x 20 foot sheen was reported by an MH-60 rescue helicopter from Sitka that conducted an overflight. Personnel from the Oil Spill Response Organization is expected to arrive to assess the situation.

It has been reported that the vessel is currently grounded in Square Cove. At this point the cause of the grounding is unknown but the Coast Guard is investigating. The PATTY J is homeported in Anacortes, Washington and was enroute from Auke Bay to Excursion Inlet.

The maritime lawyers at BSTJ, LLP represent injured mariners throughout the nation in claims involving the Jones Act and General Maritime Law. For any questions regarding maritime law or injuries sustained while working aboard a vessel, contact us at 206.282.3100 or visit our website at www.atsealawyer.com.

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Coast Guard Investigates Possible New York Collision
Posted by: Joseph S. Stacey
August 07, 2009

The United States Coast Guard is investigating a possible collision that occurred on the Hudson River in New York around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. One vessel has already been recovered and towed after it was capsized in the alleged collision. All four individuals from the capsized vessel were recovered, one by the New York City Fire Department and three by a Good Samaritan vessel. All four were taken to a local hospital for treatment. They reportedly have minor injuries. The Coast Guard New York Sector is investigating the matter. The cause of the incident is currently unknown.

The law office of Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP urges all mariners to use extreme caution when boating at night and to wear all proper safety equipment, especially life jackets. The maritime lawyers at BSTJ, LLP represent injured mariners throughout the nation in claims involving the Jones Act and General Maritime Law. For any questions regarding maritime law or injuries sustained while working aboard a vessel, contact us at 206.282.3100 or visit our website at www.atsealawyer.com.

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