Nina 1
The 78 meter long, 1485 dwt cargo vessel Nina 1 ran aground in the North Sea off Wangerooge, Germany. The Nina 1 had departed from Denmark when it grounded off the island. No reports of injuries. No further details reported.
Alina
On August 16, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Alina ran aground on the Elbe near Zollenspieker, Germany. The Alina was proceeding in ballast toward Hamburg when it suffered a steering fault and veered out of the fairway running up on a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Alina remained aground until the next day when it was refloated on the rising tide.
Challenge
The 65 foot long fishing vessel Challenge sank at New Bedford, Massachusetts. The vessel had sunk by the stern during the early morning hours releasing diesel fuel and lube oil into the water. A tugboat alerted authorities of the sunken fishing vessel and the pollution release. Authorities placed booms around the Challenge and used absorbent pads to collect as much pollution as possible within the booms. Reports state the diesel slick reached some 1.5 miles into Fairhaven. No reports of injuries.
