On April 1, the 75 meter long reefer cargo vessel Haukur became disabled off Hornafirði, Iceland. The Haukur had suffered engine failure in rough seas and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor responding. The Thor took the Haukur under tow and proceeded to Hafnarfjarðar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 226 meter long bulk carrier CWB Marquis ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois, Montérégie. The bulk carrier departed from Hamilton loaded with iron ore when it grounded near the locks after striking large block of ice. The CWB Marquis remained aground until later the same day when it was pulled free. The bulker proceeded to Melocheville for further inspection. The CWB Marquis was the first vessel to travel on the St. Lawrence Seaway of the 2015 season.
On March 31, the 228 meter long tanker SN Federica ran aground off Galveston Bay, Texas. The SN Federica was proceeding with 17 million gallons of crude oil when it ran aground off Galveston. The tanker sustained damage to the forepeak and ballast tanks, but did not suffer water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched a response team from Texas City. The Coast Guard found no injuries and no pollution released. The SN Federica was refloated later the same day and proceeded to an anchorage. The vessel has been detained until an underwater survey of the hull can be completed.
