The 70 dwt refrigerated fish carrier West was reported disabled off Ozerniy Point in the Bering Sea after suffering engine failure. The crew was able to fix the issue with the engine and the fish carrier was able resume its voyage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The ferry Rennesoy went aground near Florø, Norway. The ferry with a crew of 10 and no passengers was heading for the Lofoten Islands from Askøy when it hit the Svarte reef. The reason for the grounding was due to a navigational error. The vessel emptied its ballast tanks and a tug was able to pull the Rennesoy free. The ferry was towed to Florø for inspection. Reports state no injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 78 meter long ferry Midsland was reported aground on a sandbank near Terschelling, Netherlands damaging the vessel’s shaft. The ferry was hauling only freight on its route between Terschelling and Harlingen. There were no passengers on board during the incident. Reports state the area where the Midsland grounded had not been dredged and has been become dangerously shallow. Owners of the ferry stated the Midsland would be quickly back in service.
