The 68 meter long, 1600 dwt fishing vessel Qavak became disabled off Iceland. The trawler had its propeller fouled and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor responding. The Thor took the Qavak under tow and proceeded to Porshofn, Iceland. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 67 meter long, 3100 dwt supply vessel Skandi Stolmen caught fire off Macae, Brazil. The Skandi Stolmen was en route to nearby oil rigs when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished. The 16 crew on board were later rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries. Damage to the vessel was not reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On August 18, the 23 foot long fishing vessel Cecily Jean sprung a leak off Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Cecily Jean discovered it was taking on water and sent out a distress call. Two 47-foot lifeboats were launched to the scene while two other vessels remained nearby the Cecily Jean. The Coast Guard lifeboat arrived and provided a dewatering pump to bring the flooding under control. The lifeboat took the Cecily Jean under tow back to port. No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board.