Reported Ammonia Leak on Factory Trawler Leaves American Seafoods Crew Member Dead
Tragedy struck American Seafoods factory trawler the Northern Eagle on Friday, August 18. According to a report released by KUCB, a crew member identified as First Engineer David Kuma, 43, died after an alleged ammonia leak on board.
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class John Highwater confirmed to KUCB that they received a satellite call from the vessel at approximately 4 a.m. on Friday. The call informed that a crew member was found unresponsive in one of the engineering spaces and that there may...
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