Video: Boat Removed After Running Aground
Three people were rescued on Sunday evening [Feb 10] after the 37ft fishing vessel they were on ran aground off Pear Island, St. David’s, resulting in the boat being submerged.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 10th February, 6:37pm. BMOC is currently dealing with the salvage operation of a 37ft fishing vessel which ran aground yesterday evening off Pear Island, St. David’s, resulting in the rescue of three persons.
“At 6:37pm, F/v Shake Down contacted Bermuda Radio to report that he had received a cell call from a person onboard another fishing vessel [Later identified as TS Marine] now aground and taking on water off the NASA tracking station, Cooper’s Island.
“F/v Shakedown was unable to assist due to vessel draft but launched a smaller rib to the Distress position. Bermuda Radio commenced Mayday Relay broadcasts to mariners in the area while remaining in contact with the casualty via cellphone.
“At 7:32pm, F/v Shakedown reports that all survivors had been picked up [without injury] and are now in transit ashore. Salvage operations are currently underway with a local contractor due to raise vessel this afternoon.”
The boat was removed on Monday afternoon with a barge and crane.
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Imagine the damage caused whilst raising and banging and landing this vessel on this barge.
Good luck with insurance.
Well they couldn’t really leave it there full of gas and oil. Just a damaging if not worse. Kinda stuck between a reef and a hard place on that one.