Maritime News

The search for two Maine fishermen who have been lost since Tuesday, was called off last night. The fishermen were lost when their 34-foot commercial fishing vessel, Bottom Basher, sank.  

 
There were three crewmen on board. The body of Darryl Cline of Maciasport, ME was recovered on Wednesday.  Crewman Norman Johnson and the boats owner, Joseph Jones, are still missing.

 
The men were reported overdue on Tuesday at 10pm. A search soon found a debris field. The debris indicates that the boat broke apart and sank. The debris showed no evidence of fire, but as no piece was larger than a kitchen table, it was determined that something catastrophic happened; perhaps the boat snagged on an obstruction on the sea floor. Investigators will use the debris to determine the cause of the sinking.

 
U.S. Coastguard Captain James McPherson explained that with air temperatures of 36 degrees and water temperatures of 47 degrees, efforts were targeting recovery rather than rescue. The search was suspended after two full night and two full day searches.

 
Commercial fishermen have dangerous jobs.  Unfortunately, accidental death is a real risk. There is also the risk of death due to negligence, substandard equipment, inadequate maintenance, or insufficient training. A life lost at sea can not be recovered. However, if you have lost a love one, you may be entitled to compensation. There are numerous maritime laws that cover commercial fishermen and their families. Call our Gulf Coast maritime lawyers at 866-983-6113 for a free case analysis.

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