Unnamed Crewman msg from Commercial ships

[awakening2lite]

Coast Guard searching for missing crewman near Bolivar

April 14th, 2008

HOUSTON - The Coast Guard is searching for a 29-year-old crewman who went missing off a tanker near Bolivar, Texas today.

A watchstander at Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston received a call at 5:05 a.m. from the agent of the tanker Chembulk New York. The agent reported that one of his crewman had gone missing; the last time he had been seen was at midnight , during the crew muster, just before leaving Texas City Dock 67.

The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat crew from Station Galveston and is broadcasting a notice to all mariners to be on the look-out for any sign of the missing crewman. The Texas City Police Department is searching the Texas City Dyke area as well.

The missing crewman is described as being five-feet, seven inches tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds. It is unknown what he was wearing.

If anyone has any information about the missing crewman, they are requested to contact the Coast Guard at (713) 678-9057.

source: http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-searching-for-missing-crewman-near-bolivar/2008/04/14/

[awakening2lite]

April 15, 2008, 9:23AM

EXCERPT

Authorities this morning were trying to confirm the identity of a man whose body was found in the Texas City channel.

EXCERPT

The body found Monday afternoon in Texas City may be that of a 29-year-old crewman who was reported missing from the tanker Chembulk New York. It was found by Coast Guard searchers.

Coast Guard officials on Monday morning were notified by an agent of Chembulk New York that a crewman was missing and had last been seen about midnight just before the ship left Texas City Dock 67.

source: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5701768.html

[packy]

Wonder why they still don't give his name, or did I miss it. Some nasty comments in the link.

[awakening2lite]

Wonder why they still don't give his name, or did I miss it. Some nasty comments in the link.


That's a good question. I reason it to be because they have not yet notified the next of kin, but there may be other reasons.

The story covers two missing (not related in any other way). Some of the comments refer to another man, Anthony Drake, missing in the Gulf. People can appear to be cruel and unfeeling and say terrible thoughtless things.

The excerpts posted pertain to this missing crew member and the body found is believed to be him. Still awaiting confirmation of identity.

[awakening2lite]

Press Notice No: Duty 2
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Posted 21:51 GMT

SEARCH FOR MISSING FRENCH FISHERMAN

A search is underway 60 miles northwest of the Isles of Scilly for a French fisherman.

Falmouth Coastguard received a Mayday from the skipper of the 34 metre fishing vessel Tourmalet stating that one of their 7 crew had fallen overboard. A Rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was scrambled and 5 French fishing vessels are assisting with the search, which is being coordinated by Falmouth Coastguard with the assistance of MRCC Corsen. A British warship is currently making its way to the scene to assist with the search.

Andy Cattrell, Watch Manager at Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, says:

We took the call at 7:32pm from the skipper of the fishing vessel informing us they had a man overboard. We are currently coordinating a thorough search of the area.

source: http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/press-releases?id=D6BC3C0BBDE401F6&m=5&y=2008



Continuing search for fisherman
HMS Tyle: Pic Royal Navy
The offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne is coordinating the search

A search is continuing for a man who reportedly fell overboard from a French fishing vessel.

The alarm was raised at 1900 BST on Wednesday when the 25-year-old crewman of the Tourmalet was reported missing 60 miles north west of the Scillies.

Falmouth Coastguards said the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne is co-ordinating the search involving five fishing vessels.

A coastguard spokesman said the search will probably be scaled down later.

A search and rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose carried out a search on Wednesday evening, but was forced to return to base when its fuel ran low.

The 34-metre (112ft) Tourmalet usually has a crew of seven.

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7414121.stm

[awakening2lite]

Press Notice No: Duty 2
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Posted 21:51 GMT

SEARCH FOR MISSING FRENCH FISHERMAN

A search is underway 60 miles northwest of the Isles of Scilly for a French fisherman.

Falmouth Coastguard received a Mayday from the skipper of the 34 metre fishing vessel Tourmalet stating that one of their 7 crew had fallen overboard. A Rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was scrambled and 5 French fishing vessels are assisting with the search, which is being coordinated by Falmouth Coastguard with the assistance of MRCC Corsen. A British warship is currently making its way to the scene to assist with the search.

Andy Cattrell, Watch Manager at Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, says:

We took the call at 7:32pm from the skipper of the fishing vessel informing us they had a man overboard. We are currently coordinating a thorough search of the area.

source: http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/press-releases?id=D6BC3C0BBDE401F6&m=5&y=2008



Continuing search for fisherman
HMS Tyle: Pic Royal Navy
The offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne is coordinating the search

A search is continuing for a man who reportedly fell overboard from a French fishing vessel.

The alarm was raised at 1900 BST on Wednesday when the 25-year-old crewman of the Tourmalet was reported missing 60 miles north west of the Scillies.

Falmouth Coastguards said the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne is co-ordinating the search involving five fishing vessels.

A coastguard spokesman said the search will probably be scaled down later.

A search and rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose carried out a search on Wednesday evening, but was forced to return to base when its fuel ran low.

The 34-metre (112ft) Tourmalet usually has a crew of seven.

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7414121.stm

Search called off for missing French fisherman


5:28pm Thursday 22nd May 2008

The search for a missing French fisherman off the coast of the Isles of Scilly has been called off.

All parties have been stood down and there are no plans to continue the search tomorrow.

Rescuers had been attempting to trace a missing crewman reported to have fallen overboard the fishing vessel Tourmalet, following a Mayday from the skipper just after 7.30pm yesterday.

Falmouth Coastguard received the call and co-ordinated the rescue attempt - which include a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and five French fishing vessels - with the assistance of Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Corsen in France.

A British warship had also headed to the scene to assist with the search.

source: http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/fpfalmouth/display.var.2291429.0.search_called_off_for_missin g_french_fisherman.php

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