The 269 meter long, 151693 dwt tanker Asian Spirit collided with a barge on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana. Both vessels only sustained slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard dispatched investigators to the scene.
The 13 meter long fishing vessel Jesse and Girls caught fire while fishing for scallops in the Bay of Fundy. The fire started in the engine room and the crew were unable to put out the blaze. The vessel contacted the Canadian Coast Guard who dispatched an axillary vessel. Luckily, another fishing vessel arrived and safely rescued the three crew on board. The Jesse and Girls was taken under tow while the auxillary boat attempted to extinguish the blaze. The vessel arrived at Grand Manan where local firefighters used foam to ensure the fire was extinguished. No reports of injuries. Reports state the damage could exceed $100,000 CAD.
The 59 meter long freighter Shen Zhou 3 went aground on the Agno River off Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. The freighter loaded with magnetite sand was able to refloat itself with the rising tide. The Shen Zhou 3 failed to report the incident to the Philippine Coast Guard. Authorities have required the vessel to be detained so that it can be inspected. No reports of injuries.
