The 78 meter long tanker Atagun became disabled after suffering an engine failure while on the Maas River near Vlaardingen, Netherlands. The vessel requested assistance and the tugs Thames Bank and Union 7 were able to take the tanker under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam where the Atagun will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
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The 47 meter long Search and Rescue vessel Allure G became disabled off Callantsoog, Netherlands. The Allure G had suffered engine problems and went adrift. The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a tug and a rescue craft to the scene. The Coast Guard remained on scene until a salvage tug arrived and took the Allure G under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 70 foot long pirate-themed vessel “The Pirate’s Ransom” went aground off Clearwater, Florida. The pirate vessel with 100 passengers had gone aground in heavy fog near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Another passenger vessel, the 65 foot long “Island Time” went aground while attempting to take some of the passengers off the “Ransom” to ashore. All passengers were rescued by fire and police boats. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
