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In a dramatic early morning rescue operation on February 12, 2018, the US Coast Guard successfully assisted an injured contracted worker on the motor vessel Ergina Luck, moored at the Astoria anchorage of the Columbia River. At 4:49 a.m., the vessel's agent reached out to the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, reporting that a man had fallen into the bilge while working on the installation of a critical recirculation system. The worker sustained injuries to both legs and his back, leaving him unable to walk. Responding swiftly, a dedicated crew aboard a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment was dispatched to the scene. They also brought along 11 members of the Clatsop County high-angle rescue team to provide necessary assistance. Once on board the Ergina Luck, the rescue team secured the injured man, carefully immobilizing him before navigating three sets of stairs to safely transport him to the waiting crew of the Motor Lifeboat. From there, he was rushed to emergency medical services at the 17th Street Pier in Astoria. The injured individual, a U.S. citizen employed by Degesch America, a Portland-based company, was under urgent care. Currently, there is no update on his condition.

In a significant development in the maritime industry, a vessel has been sold for an impressive $9.8 million. The transaction details are kept confidential as the buyers remain undisclosed. This sale marks a noteworthy event in maritime commerce and highlights the ongoing interest in acquiring vessels amidst changing market conditions.

A devastating incident occurred at Immingham Docks as a worker lost his life after a tragic fall into the hull of a ship while performing his duties. The accident took place on the MV Excalibur, which was docked at Humber International Terminal One around 1:30 PM yesterday. Reports indicate that the worker, whose name and age remain undisclosed, fell into the ship's hull and became wedged under a cascade of falling coal. In a desperate attempt to save him, his colleagues rushed to the scene, some using only their bare hands to try to extract him before emergency services arrived. Initial reports from the Humberside Fire and Rescue Service indicated that the worker suffered a neck injury. Sadly, Humberside Police confirmed later that he did not survive the incident. This tragic event underscores the inherent dangers faced by workers in the maritime and shipping industry.