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Commercial Fishing Vessel LILY JEAN Loss

Formal Marine Casualty Investigation

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This site provides information regarding the U.S. Coast Guard formal marine casualty investigation, convened by the Northeast District Commander, into the loss of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN (Official Number 580932) with the one crew member recovered deceased and the remaining six crew members missing, presumed lost, in the North Atlantic Ocean approximately 22 nautical miles east of Gloucester, Massachusetts on January 30, 2026.

Incident Information

Incident Date: 01/30/2026

Location:  Atlantic Ocean approximately 22 nautical miles east of Gloucester, Massachusetts

Involved Vessel:

Name: LILY JEAN
Flag: United States
Identification: U.S. Official Number 580932
Class/Type: Commercial Fishing Vessel
Build Year: 1977
Length: 72.1 ft
Gross Tons: 139 GRT
Crew Members: Captain, 5 Crew Members, 1 NOAA Fisheries Observer

Investigation Information

Convening Authority: Commander, Northeast District

Investigation Type:  District Formal Investigation

MISLE Case/Activity IDs: 1476087/8304418

Status: Open-In Progress

Additional Information: This incident was identified as a major marine casualty as defined in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart 4.40, and as such, is being concurrently investigated by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the probable cause, with both agencies agreeing that the Coast Guard will lead the investigative efforts in accordance with the NTSB-USCG MOU.  Information regarding the NTSB's investigation can be found at DCA26FM007.  Questions and inquiries to the NTSB should be directed to NTSB Media Relations at mediarelations@ntsb.gov or (202) 314-6100.

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Investigation-related Contacts

Please direct media inquiries about this incident and the Coast Guard's investigation to:
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District
Commander (dgp)
(617) 603-8500
 
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