F/V Shearwater; Oregon Inlet, North Carolina

Oregon Inlet, North Carolina | 1998-Jun-23

Initial Notification: MSO Hampton Roads reported that a fishing vessel went aground on June 22, 1998. southeast of Oregon Inlet 60 to 70 yards off the beach. Industrial Marine Services (IMS) successfully removed most of the vessel's fuel by June 20, but several hundred gallons of fuel remained to maintain operation of the generator systems. The vessel was carrying 600 tons of menhaden. Initial attempts on June 21 to remove the Shearwater from the shallow waters using tugs resulted in a parted towing bridle and was not successful. By Monday, June 22, the salvor began discussions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (USFWS) the National Parks Service (NPS), the State of North Carolina, and Dare County regarding the option of pumping the spoiling menhaden cargo over the side to lighten the vessel. USCG district 5. Keyword: none.