Tag Archives: F/V Atlantic Sapphire
N.S. fishing vessel overloaded with fish, fuel, ice and freshwater at time of sinking
In its investigation report released Wednesday, the board said the Atlantic Sapphire should have been carrying no more than 41 long tons of cargo. When it sank around 11 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2018, the trawler was loaded with over 60 long tons, putting it about 46 per cent over capacity. “On the occurrence voyage, the crew caught a full load of fish in less time than on any other trip that year, so there was more fuel, freshwater, and ice on board than usual,” the report said. “The crew did not appreciate the risk to the vessel’s stability created by this excess weight,,, >click to read< 19:33
Three Fishermen rescued after fishing boat sinks off Nova Scotia
Three crew members are safe after their fishing boat sank late Thursday night off Pubnico, N.S. A nearby fishing boat, the Angela O, rescued the trio after they abandoned the 18-metre Atlantic Sapphire, said the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Halifax. The centre said it was not involved in the rescue and was unable to offer more details. Jacky d’Entremont, whose husband, Avery d’Entremont, is a crew member on board the Atlantic Sapphire, said she spoke to her spouse “very, very briefly” when he called just after midnight. >click to read<16:53
