The 1227 dwt inland tanker North Main became stranded at Baarland, Netherlands. Tugs were soon on location, but the North Main was caught in a receeding tide and nothing could be done until the next tide. On the next tide, the tanker was able to be released and continued its voyage. No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.
The 104 meter long, 1810 dwt fishing vessel Berezina suffered a fire while docked at Vladivostok, Russia. The fire started in the smoke room of the living quarters. The Berezina’s crew were able to extinguish the blaze. No one was injured. Damage to the vessel was not reported.
The 48 foot fishing vessel Sisiutl went aground in Portage Bay off Shelikof Strait, Alaska. The vessel with 3 crew on board and 600 gallons of diesel was taking on water and developing a list. The fishign vessel Invincible reported the Sisiutl aground to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard responded sending out a HC-130 Hercules and HH-65 Dolphin helicopter. The Hercules dropped a pump to the Sisiutl and a second pump was delivered by the Dolphin. With pumps on board, the vessel was able to refloat itself. The crew moved the vessel to Kantak Lagoon where they beached it to complete temporary repairs. The Sisiutl will be towed back to Kodiak. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities will investigate the incident.
