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Antigua & Barbuda flag, 40,306gt. M/V APL Panama<< Webfeature, (built 2001) -- grounded on sand Dec 25 while inbound to the Port of Ensenada<< Webfeature. Master did not wait for port pilot & tugs -- she proceeded to enter port without them. Geeez!!! M/V APL Panama ran aground on Ensenada Beach<< Webfeature, outside breakwaters. No reports of heavy weather or fog. Two 5000-bhp Crowley tugs from Port of Los Angeles arrived today to try to free the vessel. All efforts to pull the vessel off the sandbank during high tide using services of tugs unfortunately failed. Discharge of some of the 900 TEUs on board being considered but will be difficult due to location of the vessel -- in the middle of nowhere. She is aground 200 ft from beach on sandy bottom. Geeeez, we've know for years that if you're at Ensenada<< Webfeature, -- and nothing is going on -- just go to the beach! Geeez -- M/V APL Panama did!! This event best describes my UCLA college days!! McD (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005) SEE THE PHOTO FEATURE<< Webfeature.

Yacht S/V Myra T -- suffered fire at berth in Vouliagmeni Greece. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

Panama flag 10,155gt. M/V Steel Trader (built 1974) -- in ballast -- suffered steering problems Dec. 12 & towed to Kingstown Bay St Vincent -- then to Curacao -- welding of the rudder only repair. Reported Dec. 30. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

39,710gt. Norwegian-registered NYK Line car carrier M/V Anna, in ballast with 4,000 vehicles capacity & 30 crew -- anchored off Minami-Izucho, Shizuoka Prefecture, Dec. 24 -- after she lost power and went adrift in gale -- towed toward Omaezaki. No casualties or further disruption. Now on her way to U.S. from ports of Mizushima, Okayama Prefecture, Omaezaki, Kawasaki and Nagoya. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

Danish chemical M/T Sydstraum, with 2000 tons industrial alcohol -- aground in Baltic off the Danish island Lolland<< Webfeature, on Dec 28 -- refloated same day. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

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26 Dec.2005 at 0230 LT at Bontang anchorage, Indonesia -- 8 pirates armed with long knives boarded bulk carrier at forecastle -- stole ship's stores & escaped. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

18 Dec. 2005 at Palembang anchorage, Indonesia. Pirates hijacked M/T Sedfast<< Webfeature, with 16,585mts vegetable oil. IMB piracy reporting center co-ordinated search -- ship subsequently located on Dec. 24, with cargo intact & crew unhurt. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

16 Dec. 2005 at 0630 UTC, Kingston harbour, Jamaica -- 5 pirates armed with assault rifles in 25 ft canoe with outboard motor boarded yacht at anchor -- took substantial equipment at gunpoint & escaped. Jamaican authorities informed. No injuries to crew. (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

German flagged 58mt. M/T Gudrun (built: 1982), with 700 tons diesel oil, ran aground in the morning of Dec 26 on the way from Brunsbuettel to Bremerhaven in the Elbe estuary on Scharhoern reef. The ship (homeport Cuxhaven)-- stuck fast with a list to port. Multi purpose M/V Neuwerk which came to prevent a possible oil pollutin also ran aground in the midday. In the evening 2 tugs succeeded in refloating M/T Gudrun with rising tide. Scharhoern reef - which is well known as a graveyard of ships - is often used by smaller ships to shorten the way to the river Weser. Possible cause for grounding may have been extreme low water caused by a severe eastern wind. Rescue ships M/V Hermann Marwede & M/V Hermann Helms of DGzRS were also on scene. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Wed.. Dec. 29 2005) UPDATE>> Towed into the "Amerikahafen" in Cuxhaven on Dec 28 by tugs M/V Taucher Otto Wulf 3 & M/V Bugsier 15 after having been salvaged the day before. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

Pleasure M/V Panductduc struck log floating in Columbia River & taking water -- communications with vessel lost at 11:40 p.m. Dec. 27-- MAYDAY to mariners was issued and a 25ft. response boat from Coast Guard Station Portland launched to search. An HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter launched from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., at 4:28 a.m., to assist in the search. Search was suspended at about 9 a.m. Dec. 28. (Tues.. Dec. 28 2005)

Another Tragedy On The Anniversary>> indonesian mechanised fishing vessel F/V Patropil, with 6 crew hit a ship & sank off the coast of the southern Kollam district -- 1 crew who clung to a water container, was picked up by a passing vessel after more than 5 hours. The crew of F/V Patropil, all hailing from the tsunami village of Alappad, were hurrying back to attend the Tsunami Memorial services -- to gather at the place when the ashes of 28 women & children lay interred -- after a 9 day fishing operation. Now, one year later, another tragedy. (Mon.. Dec. 26 2005)

Barge Lansdowne located at the foot of Sassafrass Street, Erie, PA, sunk -- locked in the ice with superstructure is above water & 2 railroad cars located on the stern partially submerged -- rumored oldest barge (or steamer hull) on Great Lakes. Salvors Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd lending assitance. (Mon.. Dec. 26 2005)

77mt. China registered M/V, Shantou for with 3,400 tons of clay from Shantou Laizhou of Shandong with 13 crew -- equipped with GPS satellite navigating system and electronic maritime maps -- capsized in high winds Dec 21, when she tried to anchor at Longkou Port of Yantai. Search called off for crew. (Mon.. Dec. 26 2005)

63-foot Capetown yacht S/V Soshie, with 2 crew & Boxer dog, suffered engine room fire near Duiker Island, about 2 sea miles from Hout Bay -- 2 & dog rescued. Vessel taken in tow. (Mon.. Dec. 26 2005)

M/V Steenborg ran aground on Dec 23 at 7 a.m. on the Harriersand in the river Weser near Brake. At 5.50 p.m. the ship was refloated by tugs & proceeded to Bremen. Cause of the grounding was electrical failure. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sun.. Dec. 25 2005)

M/V Shanghai Pride, with 11,000 tons of bagged rice suffered collision S. of Sri Lanka during. SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage & Sri Lanka Shipping Co. were contracted to assist in resolving the situation concerning the vessel and her crew and cargo during end Nov. -- Dec. 17 successfully moved the M/V Shanghai Pride into Colombo port as next step into salvage operation concerning this collision damaged vessel. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sun.. Dec. 25 2005)

New Zealand 13mt F/V Mi Jay, with 3 crew, departed Nov. 22 -- set to return Dec. 6 -- 2 bodies found in raft Dec. 22, off Kaikoura<< Webfeature, but 3rd crew missing. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . Search had suspended Dec. 17. (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

S/V Lullaby, struck submerged object & quickly sank Dec. 21, 120 miles south of Bermuda --contacted Rescue Coordination Center in Bermuda with an iridium satellite phone. C-130 able to establish communications with the 2 adrift sailors via captain's hand held VHF radio & remained on scene until M/V Sol Do Brazil arrived & took them onboard. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

1,570gt British flag oil M/T Blackfriars, with 8 crew, grounded off group of rocks known as Eileanan Dubha<< Webfeature. Coastguard tug M/V Anglian Prince successfully towed off Dec. 21, to anchorage position 2 miles E. of the Kyle of Lochalsh in Balmacara Bay -- some damage to fore peak seawater ballast tank. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen & Fred Caygil . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

67ft. F/V Sky Sun, with 6 crew, grounded 2 miles south of Cape Kumukahi Point on the Big Island, Dec. 19. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005) UPDATE>> Unable to salvage the vessel, and are making plans to remove the wreck. (Mon.. Dec. 26 2005)

Spanish Navy ship at NW port of El Ferrol suffered explosion Dec. 19 -- 2 sailors dead. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

246mt. American flagged 90.000gt M/V Eagle Karina stranded near Southern Bozcaada Island at entrance of Dardanelles strait Dec. 18, & was refloated same day. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

16mt. F/V Christina with 3 aboard issued Mayday, Dec. 18 -- helicopter from RAF Wattisham was scrambled & lowered pump -- vessel towed back to Great Yarmouth. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

26mt. Banff registered F/V Sovereign went aground east of Fraserburgh with 5 crew Dec. 18 -- currently listing 30 degrees to port with its engine room flooded. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

Greenpeace M/V Esperanza -- in collision -- with Japanese whaler M/V Kyo Maru 1 in Polar Sea when this ship tried to pass M/V Esperanza & thereby crossed her course. No injuries. Both ships could continue their voyage. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Sat.. Dec. 24 2005)

Sri Lankan Navy clashed with Tamil Tiger rebel movement off the country's northwestern coast Dec. 22 -- 1 sailor wounded & 3 missing after 10 rebel boats attacked 2 navy craft. But the Tamil Tiger rebel movement said Dec. 22, that the 3 sailors had drowned & blamed the Sri Lankan Navy for starting the firefight. Rebels began fighting in 1983 for a separate homeland in the N. & E. for ethnic Tamils, who claim discrimination at hands of the Sinhalese majority. The conflict killed some 65,000 people before Norway mediated a truce in Febr. 2002. (Thurs. Dec. 22 2005)

Mingyang Shipping Co. Ltd of Wenling City, cargo M/V, Shantou of Guangdong Province for Laizhou of Shandong with 3,400 tons of china clay sunk in Longkou sea area in east China's Shandong Province -- ship trying to anchor at Longkou Port Dec. 21 evening when it sheered by strong winds & listed by huge wave, spilling all 14 crew into sea --13 missing. (Thurs. Dec. 22 2005)

Slovakian cargo M/V Polana -- for Agigea port on Romania's Black Sea coast, with wheat, caught fire & sank after refueling with diesel oil at Ruse, Bulgaria, on S. coast of the Danube. (Tues. Dec. 20 2005)

British-registered M/T Blackfriars, Loch Inver for Pembroke -- ran into trouble in severe winds at 2120 GMT on Dec. 20 -- 5 crew taken off vessel by lifeboats, while 3 members remain aboard. Coastguard tug will attempt to re-float the tanker at high tide at 1000 GMT on Dec. 21. From our Correspondent Fred Caygill. (Tues. Dec. 20 2005)

75,719gt. St. Vincent & Grenadines bulk M/V P. Mouzelis (built 1981), with iron ore -- suffered water ingress in forepeak & No 1 hold 30 miles from Kaohsiung 19 Dec 2005. Proceeding to China. (Tues. Dec. 20 2005)

22,683gt. Panama chemical/oil M/T Antonis A (built 1982), for Turkey & Ukraine with 37,000 tons palm oil, entered Suez Canal, northbound, at 1300, Dec 15. About 1320 same day vessel contacted canal banks, causing her to lose half of rudder & sustain damage to her bow & stern -- large cracks in the bow. Salvage assistance rendered by Tsavliris Salvage<< Webfeature, -- vessel is now safely anchored at Suez Anchorage. (Tues. Dec. 20 2005)

Great Lakes Slump>> A stormy Nov. took its toll on the movement of dry-bulk cargos on the Great Lakes in U.S.-Flag vessels. With 60 vessels idled more than 5,000 hours during the month, the major U.S.-Flag carriers moved only 9.5 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in Nov. a drop of 16% compared to a year ago. Even when weighed against the month's 5-year average, the Nov. 2005 float was more than 11% off pace. Iron ore suffered the greatest decline in Nov.. Loadings fell more than 21% compared to both a year ago & the month's 5-year average. While weather delays were the primary cause for slump, trade was further impacted by lengthy repair on a 1,000-foot long U.S.-Flag Laker dedicated to moving iron ore. For the year, U.S.-Flag carriage on the Great Lakes stands at 98.4 million tons, a decrease of 3.3% compared to same point in 2004 (Tues. Dec. 20 2005)

Marine Air Disaster>> Chalk's Ocean Airways << Webfeature, twin-engine Grumman G-73T Turbine Mallard<< Webfeature, with 18 passengers, including 3 infants & 2 crew -- went down around 2:30 p.m. after taking off from Miami for the island of Bimini in the Bahamas -- within sight of the beach. U.S. Coast Guard said 19 bodies found. Witnesses saw the plane flying low with white smoke trailing & flames coming from the bottom. The right wing then fell off after an explosion as the plane went down. Fight went down near mouth of Government Cut, a channel that cruise ships & freighters take past South Beach into the Port of Miami. The channel is up to 30 feet deep near the crash site, but parts of the plane could be seen in shallower areas. Chalk's Ocean Airways flies between Miami & Bahamas, using planes that take off & land on the water. Chalk's aircraft have been featured in TV shows such as "Miami Vice." Its seaplanes take off in view of the port and the multimillion-dollar homes that dot islands in the bay. Founded by Arthur "Pappy" Chalk<< Webfeature, in 1919, the airline thrived during Prohibition, taking bootleggers, their customers & customs agents to Bimini. Its most famous passenger was Ernest Hemingway, who flew to Bimini to go big-game fishing. One of its planes was hijacked to Cuba in 1974 & the company has since had a policy of not carrying enough fuel to get to Havana. The airline was sold to Resorts Int'l, which owned properties on Paradise Island. Donald Trump bought it in 1988 & sold it a few months later to Merv Griffin. The owner as of 1995 was Seth Atwood of United Capital Corporation of Illinois/Atwood Enterprises. Photos of the Grumman G-73<< Webfeature. Pan Am G-73<< Webfeature. (Mon. Dec. 19 2005)

UK 16mt. F/V Christina with 3 crew slowly making way back to Great Yarmouth under tow -- result of ingress of water. Rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham scrambled & lowered pump aboard vessel -- crew then felt they were in position to make their way home alone. (Mon. Dec. 19 2005)

Philippine ferry with 66 passengers & 9 crew -- from the island of Jolo to S. city of Zamboanga -- propeller broke & drifting -- spotted by Philippine Navy Patrol ship Magat Salamat<< Webfeature, -- patrol ship towed ferry to Zamboanga city on Dec. 16, and the passengers were given medical care. (Mon. Dec. 19 2005)

26mt Banff registered F/V Sovereign went aground near Cairnbulg Point, east of Fraserburgh with 5 crew -- Aberdeen Coastguard sent the Fraserburgh & Peterhead Coastguard rescue teams to the scene to assist on the shoreline and requested the RNLI all weather Fraserburgh lifeboat to attend. (Mon. Dec. 19 2005)

Fiji government ship M/V Natokalau has ran into trouble, requesting help from her sister ship, M/V Raiyawa, which was in Lau waters as well. M/V Natokalau left for a tour of the S. Lau Group on Dec. 12, with a government delegation on board -- reportedly carrying more passengers than it is certified to hold. (Sun. Dec. 18 2005)

New Zealand F/V Mi Jay -- on fishing voyage from Nelson for 12 days -- due back in port on Dec. 6 -- lost -- search suspended Dec. 17 -- no sign of vessel or crew since November 22. (Sun. Dec. 18 2005)

PIRATES FIGHT OVER RANSON $$>>> F/V Zhong Yi 218, F/V Xinlianfa 36 & F/V Cheng Lien Feng held by Somali pirates near Koyama Island, Kismayo, since August 15 -- militia groups are have clashed over cash paid as ransom to secure release of 48 sailors held hostage in Somalia. At least 2 killed in gunfire between Juba Valley Alliance (JVA) and "National Volunteer Coast Guard" (NVCG). NVCG has been holding captive the 48 Asian seafarers, while demanding ransom that was initially placed at US$500,000, but later scaled down to US$50,000 per vessel. All the 48 crew reported safe but vessels moved elsewhere. (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

U.S. Coast Guard' s newest cutter, Great Lakes icebreaker USCGC Mackinaw WLBB-30http://www.uscg.mil/d9/glib/s ran into a seawall Dec. 12, causing damage to her bow -- 10-by-10-foot section of bow dented. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

1,798gt Cambodian-registered M/V Alteza, Russian Far East Port of Vanino for Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture with 8,500 logs & 19 crew -- whooops! -- 21km NE of Cape Echizen in Fukui Prefecture -- when she spilled the logs -- 750 logs from her deck just before 6 a.m. & 250 more fell into sea 1hour later -- listing ship arrived in Tsuruga << Webfeature, just before noon. (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

Philippine Navy patrol ship Magat Salamat returning from border exercises with the Malaysian Navy when it spotted ferry floundering in rough seas near Pilas Island on Dec. 14 -- rescued 75 people drifting, slowly filling in water in Sulu Sea for over a day -- patrol ship towed the vessel to port. (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

Dutch-flagged M/V Victoriaborg on Dec. 14, struck one of gantry cranes used to unload ships in Port of Duluth<< Webfeature, pushing it 8 feet down the dock at Clure Marine Terminal with damages of about US$10,000. (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

Efforts continue to salvage M/V Maritime Lady From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 14 2005)

U.S. F/V Captain A.B. ran hard aground at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Capt. & a crewman were cited for falling asleep at helm of the vessel. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the grounding. U.S. Coast Guard will ensure that the 4,400 gallons of fuel and 300 gallons of lube oil aboard F/V Captain A.B. not spilled during salvage of vessel. (Thurs. Dec. 14 2005)

Chinese trawler F/V Da Yuan Yu No. 139 -- after repeated calls & signals to stop ignored -- South African Protection Vessel Victoria Mxenge<< Webfeature requested assistance of the SANDF, 3 NM off Cape St Francis on Dec. 13. When vessel continued to flee, 2 fisheries inspectors dropped aboard by SA Air Force helicopter. -- vessel now controled & escorted to Port Elizabeth where full inspection will be conducted. Skipper facing criminal charges for fleeing when South African fisheries inspectors ordered the vessel to stop for inspection. (Thurs. Dec. 14 2005)

15mt. Belgian trawler F/V Noordster Z122 -- capsized tonight in English Channel off Dover -- Capt. trapped below & knocking for help -- Royal Navy divers tried desperately to reach skipper but found him dead in the water -- 3 confirmed dead 11 miles S. of Beachy Head. Young fisherman survived night at sea clinging to hull of capsized trawler --thinking he could hear his uncle, the captain, trapped below & knocking for help. (Thurs. Dec. 14 2005)

Russian F/V, with 15 crew off sank off Russia's South Kuril Islands, off Kunashir Island, near Japan on night of Dec. 10-11 -- 5 dead -- 2 missing & 2 in serious condition. (Thurs. Dec. 14 2005)

20,381gt. bulk M/V Mount Athos (built 1983) grounded at Mile 83, River Orinoco, at 2316, local time, Dec 4. Lloyd' Standard Form salvage contract signed with Tsavliris Salvage<< Webfeature (a good show) & vessel was successfully refloated last night. No damage or polution reported. Vessel expected to be redelivered to its owners today. (Wed. Dec. 14 2005) UPDATE>> Successfully refloated. No damage or polution reported. Vessel expected redelivered to owners. - Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

998gt. general cargo M/V Nina 1 (built 1984) -- in collision -- with 6030gt. general cargo M/V Aleksandrov (built 1989) near buoy 98 Kallolock, Antwerp as M/V Aleksandrov departed. M/V Nina 1 engine rom under water -- hole on starboard side & sinking -- later stabilized -- 1 injured. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Dec. 14 2005)

15,145gt M/V CP Valour (built 1979) -- aground Dec. 9, at Praia da Faja, north of Fayal Island -- general cargo in containers & on starboard side signs of oil probably coming from vessel. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Dec. 14 2005) UPDATE>> Powerful Russian oceangoing tug M/V Fotiy Krylo failed her attempts until Dec. 15, 600ft. containership M/V CP Valour, with 800 containers that ran aground last week in Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands. Crew of 21 remained aboard. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Sat. Dec. 17 2005) UPDATE>> Local dredger on scene on sand removal works around casualty, Dec. 18. Multi-purpose cargo vessel M/V BBC Canada also underway from Algericas to collect cargo containers from vessel. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Sat. Dec. 24 2005)

60ft. towing vessel M/V Skat -- in collision Dec. 11 -- with commercial 75ft. shrimp boat F/V Johnny T. Kiten, with 3 crew -- in the pass 8 miles S. of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Shrimp boat reportedly pinned underneath the towboat at this time. Search continues for 2 missing shrimpers, Master's wife & deckhand. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 13 2005)

Tug M/V Yaroslavets stranded Dec. 8, 300 meters off Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland. Refloating operation underway. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 13 2005)

Danish F/V Unique sank Dec 1. The Danish fishing inspection vessel POUL LØWENØRN remarked wreck north of Bogene in the traffic lane to Fredericia. Crew of 2 rescued. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 13 2005)

Royal Caribbean cruise ship M/V Jewel of the Seas<< Webfeature -- pulled into Nassau, the Bahamian capital --less Canadian woman who may have fallen overboard -- Jill Begora, 59, reported missing by her husband Dec. 11, morning. Searches continue. (Sun. Dec. 11 2005)

13m steel New Zealand F/V Mi Jay, with 3 crew set off 3 weeks ago -- lost around S. coast of the Chatham Islands -- low fog & poor visibility -- search called off. (Sat. Dec. 10 2005)

Jamaica-flagged 15,502gt bulk M/V Vertigo (built 1986), Baltic for Houston with cargo steel products including pipes -- in collision Dec. 7 -- with Liberia-flagged 17,458 gt. bulk M/V Ziemia Lodzka (built 1992), Casablanca for Swinoujescie with phosphate. M/V Vertigo sank within 1 hour as result & part of wreck is above water -- all crew rescued. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005) UPDATE>> 14 Filipino seafarers survived accident off coast of Agersoe, Denmark arrived in Manila Dec. 8. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005) UPDATE>> Collision caused considerable damage around hold 3 & 4 loaded with some 25,000 tons of steel products. This in turn caused these aftermost 2 holds to become flooded, resulting in the vessel coming to rest partly submerged on a bank just outside the shipping route. SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage immediately mobilized in a skeleton salvage team from Denmark in order to take initial action. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 13 2005) UPDATE>> Preparations under way to bring out large plate of over 100sq. mt. to secure this over the hole in vessel. Water inside No. 3 & 4 cargo holds to be pumped out. Tug M/V Fenja attending position to stand by with pump. Bulk M/V Ziemia Lodzka arrived at Sczceczin Dec. 12. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 15 2005) UPDATE>> SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage B.V. started pumping operations on the semi-sunk freighter VERTIGO at 14.00 LT on Dec. 23. Pumps were started in earnest on holds 3 & 4 after considerable pumptests executed upto that time had confirmed the patch to be sufficiently in place to allow a successfull relfoating operation. SvitzerWijsmuller salvage tugs M/V Skuld Fenja & M/V Freya which had been mobilzied in to the site especially for the operation. After the vessel was releaed from her anchors -- towage started along a pre-determined and well-planned route to Fredericia. The convoy arrived off Fredericia during the late afternoon of Christmas day -- berthed alongside -- Dec. 26vessel at 12.00 LT redelivered back to her owners. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen . (Fri.. Dec. 30 2005)

Inter-island Fiji ferry M/V Sandy with 150 passengers onboard --- believed drifting in waters between Kadavu & Beqa -- yet to pin point her location. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005)

Yacht S/V MR Z (built 1998) -- casualty in Croatian waters -- casualty details pending. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005)

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02 Dec. 2005 at 0200 LT in position 10:19N - 108:50E, off Vietnam, South China Sea. Pirates in a fishing boat attempted to board LPG tanker underway using a hook attached to a rope. Master altered course to prevent boarding. After a few attempts fishing boat gave up & fled. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005)

01 Dec. 2005 at 1745 LT in position 01:42.4S - 116:38.5E, Adang Bay Anchorage, Indonesia. Five pirates armed with guns & knives boarded bulk carrier at the poop deck and stole a liferaft. D/O raised alarm & crew mustered but robbers threatened them with guns & escaped in their boat. Port control informed. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005)

30 Nov. 2005 at 0710 LT in position 06:00.6S - 106:54E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia. Pirates boarded container ship & entered accommodation. They stole safety equipment & escaped. Master tried to contact port control but received no response. (Fri. Dec. 9 2005)

PIRATE ATTACK>> M/V Sirchai Petroleum II -- on way to deliver fuel to fishing vessels in S. Somalia, near Haradhere on Nov. 7 morning -- attacked by Somali pirates -- hijackers appeared & master started speeding -- pirates sprayed ship with bullets, but speed saved vessel & her 10-man crew. She is currently anchored at port El-Maan and is expected in Mombasa today -- condition of the ship is not yet clear. (Thurs. Dec. 8 2005)

UK F/V Janus, with 2 crew, SSW of St Catherines Point, Isle of Wight -- broadcast mayday at 7.00 pm Dec. 8, which was picked up by Solent Coastguard -- Yarmouth all weather RNLI lifeboat was requested to launch by Solent Coastguard -- arrived shortly afterwards & undertook difficult operation of transferring fishermen from their vessel onto lifeboat. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 8 2005)

Nelson UK F/V Mi Jay, fishing grounds off the Canterbury coast for tuna with 3 crew --no contact since she left port Nov. 22 -- believed might have been 1st time the other 2 of crew men had also gone out fishing on steel hulled vessel before. (Thurs. Dec. 8 2005)

Chinese M/V, northern Qingdao Port for Jiangsu Province, east China with 5,500 tons of mineral ore -- encountered storm 30 sea miles NE of the estuary of the Yangtze River near Shanghai -- all 17 crew thrown into the sea, but 12 lifted to the land by helicopter & rescue ship -- 55 missing. (Wed. Dec. 7 2005)

PIRATE RELEASE>> Thai M/V Torgelow, with sugar & 10 crew released by Somali pirates after tribal leaders intervened to free the ship. No word on any ranson paid. At least 6 vessels continue to be held. (Wed. Dec. 7 2005)

F/V Norwood reported taking water & sank off Hartlepool on UK coast -- F/V Stella Maris recovered 1 crew & another was alongside F/V Lucia but due to the heavy swell he could not be hauled onboard -- 1 missing. (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005)

11gt. South Korean F/V 109 Tae Sung, with 8 crew capsized Nov. 5 morning in winds of more than 43.2 kph & 4-mt.-high wavesoff Kagoshima Prefecture, 480 km west of Cape Bono --4 rescued & 4 missing. (Wed. Dec. 7 2005)

52mt. Icelandic F/V Hringur (built 1997) grounded early in morning off Copenhagen. SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage<< Webfeature in a quick operation succeeded in refloating Dec. 3. (Wed. Dec. 7 2005)

UK F/V Quiet Waters, with 4 crew -- called mayday on VHF Channel 16 reporting ingress of water 20 NM east of the Isle of Barra -- taking to vessel's liferaft -- Stornoway Coastguard replied to the Distress call and put out a Mayday Relay broadcast. F/V Gleaner responded to Mayday Relay broadcast. F/V Quiet Waters is currently still afloat, but low in the water. Rescue vessels remain on scene in gail force winds. UK Coastguard tug HMS Anglian Prince has arrived. (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005)

2,540gt. Dutch 88mt. M/V Artemis, from Belt with peat -- approaching Holtenau locks of Kiel Canal ran aground off Laboe near Kiel Dec 6 at 4 p.m. Rescue M/V Berlin came from Laboe & tugs were called which were expected in the evening -- M/V Falckenstein & M/V Bülk got ship free during the night. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005)

26,666gt Jamaica-flagged 160mt. M/V Vertigo, for Huston in the Great Belt off Denmark -- in collision -- with 26264gt. Liberia-flagged 180mt. M/V Ziemia Lodzka, for Polish port of Swinoujscie. M/V Vertigo seriously damaged & started listing seriously & ran aground -- crew of 23 abandoned ship in the boats -- rescued by roro-ferry M/V Stena Carrier & taken to Danish port Korsoer. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005)

German tank M/V Lina Müller, Gent for Salzgitter -- ran aground on Dec 6 at 06.30 a.m with 1135 tons petrol. Tug M/V Zephyros in vain tried to pull ship free. Tugs of salvage companies Multraship, Terneuzen & Polderman, Hansweert, were more successful at 7 p.m. Ship had rested on even keel on sandbar & lying high and dry at low tide during the day. She was towed to Zijpe close to Bruinisse for inspections. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005) UPDATE>> M/ Ziemie Lodzka allowed to resume her voyage in the morning of Dec. 8. M/V Vertico sank with its stern on 55.13 N 11.05 E. First the oil on board has to be lightered. lightered. Wreck marked with 4 buoys. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 8 2005)

Gravel freighter M/V Fukuyoshi Maru No. 85, with 4 crew in inland sea area off Oita Prefecture, Japan Dec. 5, -- skipper warned of imminent capsizing via moblie phone -- abandoned vessel -- 2 crew rescued & 2 missing. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005)

1,652gt. general cargo M/V Trizan (built 1967) Porto Lagos for Turkey with 1657 tons of cotton seed, -- ran aground off coast of Potamias, Thasos Island Nov. 24 -- 7 crew rescuded in 8 8 Beaufort gale -- master, chief & 2nd engineer remain on board -- North Aegean Consortium for Salvage & Towag -Gigilinis Shipping Group<< Webfeature tugs M/V Dimitrios & M/V Theodoros along with a team of divers & specialized personnel dispatched to site from port of Kavala -- grounded vessel broke in two between holds 2 & 3. Some cargo fell into the sea. All bunkers successfully transferred to tug M/V Dimitrios. Tug M/V Europe arrived Nov 26 & engaged in operation. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 6 2005)

Moroccan Navy vessel Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah (ex-U.S. Newport Class large land ship), with 250 crew. Taking on water in engine room from unknown source at 5 p.m.60 NM north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico contacted U.S. Coast Guard on VHF radio Channel 16, the international hail & distress frequency.  United States Coast Guardsmen --helicopters, jets & cutters rushed to aid of Moroccan navy vessel -- Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Borinquen, Puerto Rico & HU-25 Falcon jet from Air Station Miami dropped a total of 3 dewatering pumps to the vessel. U.S. Coast Guard also diverted Coast Guard Cutters USCGC Sapelo, USCGC Ocracoke & USCGC Confidence to assist as well as 2 commercial vessels participating in the Automated Mutual-assistance M/V Rescue. Crew of M/V Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah able to get flooding under control by 6:58 p.m. -- making her way to port of San Juan. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Sapelo<< Webfeature, escorting vessel, making sure she safely returns to port . From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 6 2005)

Great Lakes Welland Canal<< Webfeature, is reported to be having a problem at Lock One. It appears that the gates will not close -- M/V CSL Niagara has been in the lock since 7:03 a.m. Dec. 5 morning. At least eight other vessels are affected by the delay -- backed up as far as Lake Ontario to the north, and Lock 5 to the south.. (Mon. Dec. 5 2005)

North Korean registered 1,652gt general cargo M/V Trizan (built 1967), Lagos, Greece, for Turkey with 1.657 tons cotton seed, drifted while anchored near Thasos Island grounded at Potamia bay -- early morning Nov 24, tugs M/V Dimitrios & M/V Theodoros along with a team of divers & specialized personnel dispatched to site from Port of Kavala. During the night, due to the bad weather conditions prevailing in the area -- grounded vessel broke in two between holds 2 & 3. Some cargo fell into the sea but no major oil pollution was observed initially. Tug M/V Europe sailed Port of Thessaloniki, headed for site of casualty -- arrived Nov 26 & engaged in operation. In the weekend, Nov 26-27, strong winds & bad weather prevailed in area. Various works were performed in site, but main task was to further seperate the 2 parts of casualty. Anti pollution measures continued to be in force. On Nov 28, 2 parts of casualty further seperated. (Mon. Dec. 5 2005) UPDATE>> Capsized wreck of M/V Maritime Lady in Cuxhaven while trying to close one of two large holes in the hull -- suffered fire -- successfully extinguished by fire brigade. Bad weather may furthermore hamper the salvage. According to time schedule intended to turn hull today. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 15 2005)

80,7mt. M/V Maritime Lady(built 1984), with fertizer -- Elbe towards North Sea -- rammed -- by container 6326gt. M/V Arctic Ocean (ex-M/V Norasia Arabia) (built 1995) just left Brunsbuettel locks of Kiel Canal coming from the Baltic. As a result -- M/V Maritime Lady capsized -- her 7 crew rescued -- wreck drifted sinking condition with the tide towards the North Sea. M/V Maritime Lady struck again by 20,000gt. M/V Sunny Blossom (built 1986)-- which grounded after this collision. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Mon. Dec. 5 2005) UPDATE>> M/V Sunny Blossom freed by tugs. M/V Maritime Lady has settled on the ground of the River. Elbe. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Dec. 6 2005) UPDATE>> Wreck of M/V Maritime Lady which sank Dec 5 off Kiel Canal locks in Brunsbuettel was given up by her Norwegian owners Maritime Management in Alesund day after incident -- ship already had a grounding in 1999 in the St. Lorenz stream in Canada. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 7 2005) UPDATE>> Salvage of the sunken M/V Maritime Lady off Brunsbuettel got out of schedule due to bad weather. Sheerleg "Samson" arrived in Brunsbuettel in the morning of Dec 11, but then could not be attached to the Danish cran barge "DBB Lift 1", which had already been positioned above the wreck. Divers inspected the hull & noticed that 5 of 8 hatches were gone -- thus also the complete load of 1805 tons fertilizer. M/V Sunny Blossom still in Brunsbuettel -- 2 screws of the propeller are missing. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Mon.. Dec. 12 2005) UPDATE>> Dec 12 the sheerlegs Samson & crane DBB Lift 1 raised the wreck of M/V Maritime Lady in the Elbe at about 12 a.m. Ship brought "as is" to Cuxhaven, where she arrived at 7 p.m. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues.. Dec. 13 2005) UPDATE>> M/V Maritime Lady is a new attraction in the Amerikahafen in Cuxhaven since it reached the port in the night of Dec 13. Inspections have confirmed that ship's rudder was hit by M/V Sunny Blossom as she collided with the capsized wreck one hour after M/V Arctic Lady had torn open the cargo hold. The large hole has to be shut now and fixing points attached to the hull so that it can be turned into an upright position by the sheerlegs. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed.. Dec. 14 2005) UPDATE>> Capsized wreck of M/V Maritime Lady in Cuxhaven while trying to close one of two large holes in the hull -- suffered fire -- successfully extinguished by fire brigade. Bad weather may furthermore hamper the salvage. According to time schedule intended to turn hull today. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Thurs. Dec. 15 2005) UPDATE>> In spite of strong wind the sheerleg Samson succeeded in turning around the wreck of the sunken "Maritime Lady" in Cuxhaven. Until night the salvors had worked on fixing the ropes, then the ship turned around within 45 minutes & to be pumped out Dec 16. Then inspections are to commence. They will be difficult as the wheelhouse is completely destroyed. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Sat.. Dec. 17 2005)

52 meter long (1977 build ) Icelandic F/V Hringur -- SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage<< Webfeature. Dec 3 in a quick operation succeeded in refloating the vessel. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Mon. Dec. 5 2005)

Chinese F/V , with 11 crew -- sent distress call -- capsized in storm 30 sea miles off Zhoushan Island -- all crew rescued from the cold sea. (Sun. Dec. 4, 2005)

Chinese M/V. with sand & 17 crew -- capsized in strong gales along with a cold front from Siberia, 30 NM northeast of Yangtze River estuary -- 12 rescued & 5 missing. (Sun. Dec. 4, 2005)

11gt. South Korean F/V 109 Tae Sung, with 8 crew -- capsized 7:35 a.m. 480km W. of Cape Bono in winds more than 43.2 kph & 4-meter-high waves -- 4 recuded, 4 missing. (Sun. Dec. 4, 2005)

La Spezia, the Georgia-registered bulk cement carrier M/V Margaret dragged her anchor in high winds, hit pier & sank in shallow water just off the Venice commercial port. (Sat. Dec. 3, 2005)

4,441gt. Malta flag chemical/oil carrier M/T Sichem Fenol (built 1985), in ballast -- almost run into pier just outside Hook of Holland. Therefore tugs of Kotug were necessary to guide her into Rotterdam harbor again -- assisted back to Rotterdam by tug due weather & strong current 25 Nov 2005. Sailed 26 Nov. (Sat. Dec. 3, 2005)

13.25mt. Sweden 42 class yacht, S/V Caliso, with 6 crew -- reported taking on water Nov. 30, 300 miles W Cape Verde islands -- skipper made decision that best course of action to abandon vessel. Distress message received by 89014gt M/T Endless -- diverted her course to rendezvous with yacht arriving at 5pm Nov. 30 evening, -- maneuverd alongside tanker -- crew evacuated. Sailors will be landed at tankers next port of destination in 8 days time. Credit for rescue & all coomunications coordination to UK Falmouth MRCC Operations<< Webfeature. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

PIRATE RELEASE>> Kenyan-owned freighter M/V Torgelow, Kenyan port of Mombasa for Mogadishu with 850 tons general cargo -- hijacked last month off Somali coast -- released Nov. 30 by Somali pirates along with crew of 10 -- Reuters reports no ransom had been paid. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

137 Years Ago>> 173ft. S/V Cortland was only a year old when she sank on June 20, 1868. The 173-foot, 3-masted bark was one of largest sailing vessels on Great Lakes. She was carrying iron ore in dark & drizzle off shore of Lorain, on course to pass the passenger steamer SS Morning Star. The ships collided, sinking both & killing 38 people. Bodies washed ashore for weeks. Only SS Morning Star was recovered. Lake Erie is full of sunken ships, between 1,500 & 3,000. Only about 400 have been found, and not all of those have been identified. Now S/V Cortland has been found in 60 feet of water using sidescan sonar imaging. Divers are carefully guarding location of the wreck. This is the Holy Grail of Great Lakes marine history. BRAVO ZULU! (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

WEEKLY IMB PIRATE REPORTS ___

24 Nov. 2005 during early morning, in position 20:38.1N - 106:52.6E, Haiphong anchorage, Vietnam. Pirates boarded container ship & stole ship's stores. Port authorities informed. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

20 Nov. 2005 at 0600 LT at Bontang anchorage, Indonesia. Pirates boarded LPG carrier & stole two life rafts and escaped. There were numerous small fishing crafts in the vicinity. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

24 Oct. 2005 at 0430 LT at Lagos anchorage 15 nm from port, Nigeria. Ten pirates armed with knives boarded bulk carrier at stern from speedboat during heavy rain -- threatened duty A/B & escaped with ship's stores. Port control responded after 3 hours & asked master to contact agents. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

03 Sept. 2005 at 0400 LT at Total jetty, Douala, Cameroon. Three piratews armed with knives & spears boarded offshore tug. Confronted duty A/B and bosun, stole ship's property & escaped. (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

Malayan cargo M/V in collision Dec. 1, with South Korean trawler -- 30km off the island Jindo. Only 1 of crew of 14 of trawler rescued, 13 sailors missing. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

54mt. German coaster M/V Holmer Ferry, with stones & 4 crew -- ran aground twice on Nov 30 close to German North Sea peninsula Nordstrand. Capt. decided to take route through some shallows & stuck fast. Rescue boat M/V Vormann Leiss of the DGzRS salvaged the ship. During this time the wind blew with 5 Bf. Shortly after being towed off the sand. Capt. of M/V Holmer Ferry then ran her agound a 2nd time -- managed to get her free -- buth M/V Vormann Leiss escorted the coaster to port at Holmersiel. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

141mt. M/V Shanghai Pride, with rice -- in collision off Sri Lanka some time ago -- caused considerable damage to her side with 2 of 5 holds being flooded. The vessel limped back to off Colombo. SvitzerWijsmuller Salvage<< Webfeature, & her Sri Lankan partners Sri Lanka Shipping Co. instructed on Nov. 29, to start up salvage operations. Additional equipment has been mobilized in from the SvitzerWijsmuller warehouses in Singapore & The Netherlands. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

South Korean fishing vessel -- in collision with -- Malaysian freighter M/V Bung Mas Lapan, China for Japan, in the south sea of Korea -- 20 NM off Chin Island, 472km S. of Seoul, South Cholla Province. South Korean F/V has 13 missing. (Thurs. Dec. 1, 2005)

Vessel Loss Dispatches For Nov. 2005

M/V Brian Hartley broadcast emergency assitance request Nov. 29 -- sighting of red flares -- UK Humber MRCC requested immediate launch of Whitby RNLI lifeboat -- HMS Severn<< Webfeature, responded & stood by vessel while she sinks & position will be passed to the Hydrographic office. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Nov. 30, 2005)

M/V Ocean Voyager -- Sank 300 miles offshore of Iran Nov. 29 in 11 meter seas -- water started flooding engine room -- Non-essential personnel, immediately transferred to chase boat, M/V MICLYN Searcher. Meanwhile, crew continued to try to contain the flooding. MAYDAY calls were issued, First to respond was combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE 3)<< Webfeature. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Dec. 1, 2005)

39,043gt Norwegian-owned, Hong Kong registered car carrier M/V Dyvi Baltic (built 1989) -- willl undergo repairs to her rudder in the Port of Durban after cracks were discovered Nov. 29 -- thought the ship will be out of action for at least a month. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Nov. 30, 2005)

General cargo M/V Shanghai Pride, with 11,500 tons rice -- in collision with -- bulk M/V Salam 4 -- with fertilizer -- off S. coast of Sri Lanka, close to Dondra Head. Both vessels lying in anchorage. Understand repair work to M/V Salam 4 has commenced NOv. 13, while the owners of Shanghai Pride are still negotiating with regard to repairs. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Nov. 30, 2005)

Danish M/V Sarah Rousing -- obviously did not stop fast enough Nov. 28, when she entered New South Lock of Kiel-Canal in Kiel-Holtenau -- in collision -- with stern of St.Vincent-flagged M/V Silver Pearl. M/V Silver Pearl suffered gash on starboard side. Both vessels underway into the Baltic Sea coming from the North Sea anchored on Holtenau roads. Until the damage assessed both ships arrested by police. M/V Silver Pearl allowed to resume voyage. M/V Sarah Rousing had only minor damage bow &meanwhile allowed to leave Kiel towards the East. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Nov. 29, 2005)

Salvage tug M/V Smit Rhone -- sailing in Dutch Amazone Harbor<< Webfeature, suffered engine room fire. Tug M/V Texelbank in the neighbourhood assisted -- tug safely brought alongside & CO2 system activated. RPA patrol vessels RPA 15 & RPA 16 proceeded to scene & RPA 15 assisted fire brigade extinguishing fire. Cause of the fire is under investigation. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Nov. 29, 2005)

Japanese M/V Kinei Maru No. 8 -- in collision -- with 298gt F/V Kazuyoshi Maru No. 3 -- off Hofu, Japan on night of Nov. 21. F/V Kazuyoshi Maru No. 3 capsized with 2 dead. 77-year-old freighter Capt. Yamaguchi of M/V Kinei Maru No. 8 arrested Nov 27 on suspicion of professional negligence. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Nov. 29, 2005)

250-foot barge Piney Point being pushed by the tug M/V Barbary Coast -- 1.26 million gallons of hot liquid asphalt ran aground in Upper James River, 5 miles south of Richmond, Va. Nov 28 - ran aground in vicinity of Meade Landing State Park, at about 4:30 a.m. Nov. 28 morning. U.S. Coast Guard pollution investigators are on-scene. One tank damaged. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Tues. Nov. 29, 2005) UPDATE>> U.S. Coast Guard Cutter USGCC Chock, homeported in Portsmouth, Va.patrolling the 2-mile safety zone around the barge. Recreational traffic must get permission from the crew of the Chock before transiting the area. Response to this incident is a unified effort, with resources on scene From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Wed. Nov. 30, 2005) UPDATE>> Cleanup crews completed pumping approximately 750,000 gallons of liquid asphalt from the damaged bargespilling an estimated 45,000 gallons of its cargo. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Fri. Dec. 2, 2005)

40-foot wooden dragger F/V Giovana engulfed in a harrowing blaze 12 miles off Gloucester -- Capt. John Sanfilippo, 60, managed to jump into a survival suit before diving overboard -- passing good Samaritan boat F/V Carla Maria plucked from icy waters. U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod helicopter & 2 Coast Guard boats respnded. Capt. Samaritan doing well. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen (Mon. Nov. 28, 2005)

19-foot F/V Coabia Release Me -- fishing with 4 aboard -- 12 miles off the coast of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. -- failed to return & missing -- 47-foot motor life boat from U.S. Coast Guard Station Ponce Inlet, Fla., HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, C-130 Hercules fixed-wing aircraft from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Fla., and Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Shrike, homeported in Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- all assisting in the search for missing men. From our Sr. Correspondent Tim Schwabedissen