The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships. Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.
The 58 meter long, 1007 dwt ro-ro ferry Maharlika Dos capsized and sank off Pintuyan, Leyte Island, Philippines. The Maharlika Dos was en route to Surigao from Liloan with a manifest of 58 passengers, 26 crew and 13 vehicles. The Maharlika Dos was making the voyage with some difficulties. Nearly halfway of the voyage, the vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown with it’s turbine. Without power, the ferry was left to struggle with the heavy rains, high waves and strong winds. When the vessel developed a list, the captain sent out a distress call and ordered to abandon ship. The Maharlika Dos would eventually roll over and sink. Three nearby vessels received her distress call and rushed to the area. Reports stated some 63 people were rescued from the water. Survivors stated that there may have been upwards to 100 people on board the vessel.
The 81 meter long, 2325 dwt cargo ship Vestvind ran aground near Bjorøy, Norway. The vessel notified authorities it was aground with no injuries to the seven crew. The NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat Kristian G. Jebsen attempted to pull the Vestvind free, but failed. Next, the Coastguard vessel Tor arrived and its first attempt to refloat the Vestvind also failed. However, a few hours later, the Tor was able to free the Vestvind. No reports of damage or pollution released. Divers were requested to inspect the hull.
