The 108 foot long, 171 ton fishing vessel Osprey went aground near Ten Pound Island, Massachusetts. The herring trawler had just departed from Gloucester when it struck bottom and damaged one of the vessel’s fuel tanks. Some 150 gallons of fuel oil was released into the water. The Osprey was able to return back to Gloucester under its own power. Authorities placed a containment boom around the Osprey while removing the remaining fuel.
The 50 meter long, 319 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sveio went aground in the Fjellbergoy Sound near Hordaland, Norway. The Sveio had suffered a power blackout after suffering engine failure and drifted aground. No reports of injuries to the three passengers and three crew on board. The local authorities were notified and a rescue boat arrived a short time later. The Sveio was taken under tow and proceeded to Borgundoy. No reports of damage or pollution released. The Sveio was pulled out of regular service while the ferry undergoes inspection.
The 88 meter long, 4030 dwt freighter Delamar went aground off Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was refloated the next day and proceeded to Antwerp. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. No further details reported.
