The 104 meter long, 2072 dwt freighter Alushta went aground on Onega Lake, Russia. The Alushta lost steering and veered out of the navigation channel. The freighter suffered hull damage, but no water ingress. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Reports state that salvagers were on scene. The Alushta was en route to Lyshovo from Perguba with a cargo of gravel.
The 115 foot long fishing vessel Amazing Grace ran aground in Nassau Sound near Jacksonville, Florida. The Amazing Grace had drifted aground while the crew on board was asleep. The fishing vessel suffered water ingress and was at risk of sinking. The Coast Guard was contacted and quickly dispatched the 45-foot response boat to the scene. The response boat found the Amazing Grace in shallow water and delivered a de-watering pump. The pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding forcing the five crew on board to abandon the Amazing Grace. The response boat took the crew back to shore. No reports of injuries or any pollution being released. The owner of the Amazing Grace has contacted commercial salvagers to recover the vessel.
The 110 foot long dredging barge Arthur J. sank on Lake Huron near the entrance to the St. Clair River at Lakeport State Beach , Michigan. The Arthur J. was being pushed by the 38 foot long tug Madison when it encountered a storm with 15 to 20 knot winds and heavy rain. The Madison capsized in the storm while the Arthur J. sank. No reports of injuries and the crew were all rescued. An oil spill was spotted around both vessels. Reports state that some 300 gallons on the tug and 1,500 gallons on the barge. The Coast Guard deployed some 1400 feet of boom to contain the spill, but some oil has washed ashore. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
