The 15 meter long work barge Josva caught fire off Kristiansand, Norway. The fire broke out in the engine room while the vessel was between Herøya and Stokken. The fire disabled the engine and the two crew on board abandoned ship. A nearby sailboat rescued the two crew and were taken ashore. Local firefighters were ferried to the vessel assisted by a NSSR lifeboat. Reports state the vessel’s superstructure was completely gutted. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 80 foot long fishing vessel Jamie Marie ran aground off Ocean Shores, Washington. Reports state the vessel had run into difficulty while returning to port with a cargo of hake and went ashore on the beach. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and found the vessel was in no danger. The Jamie Marie was later refloated by two tugs on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damages or pollution released.
On May 20, the 84 foot long fishing vessel Discovery became disabled off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Discovery had its rudder disabled and requested assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a cutter to the scene and was able to take the fishing vessel under tow later the same day. The vessels proceeded towards New Bedford where later a salvage tug took over the tow before arriving in port. No Reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.