The fishing vessel Avô Melro went aground just off the coast near Arrifana, Portugal. The vessel was in bad weather when it blown ashore. The six crew on board were safely airlifted off the Avô Melro and taken to Montijo. No reports of injuries. No further details reported.
The 119 meter long, 3345 dwt cargo vessel Nefterudovoz 29M ran aground on the Don River near an anchorage off Azov, Russia. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Nefterudovoz 29M, but the vessel remained firmly aground. Reports state another attempt to refloat the Nefterudovoz 29M will be done on the next high tide. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On March 31, the 49 meter long passenger ship Adventure Hornblower allided with a seawall in San Diego, California. The vessel was proceeding into port from a day cruise with 139 passengers. For an undisclosed reason, the vessel was unable to slow down its approach and struck the seawall. Three passengers were taken to hospital for injuries. The bow of the passenger ship sustained a gash above the waterline and the seawall suffered some damage. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
