The 34 meter long fishing vessel Ringbas became disabled off Florø, Norway. The Ringbas’s propeller had been entangled by fishing nets. The crew contacted authorities who dispatched the lifeboat Kristian Gerhard Jebsen from Maloy to the scene. The Ringbas was taken under tow and the two vessels attempted to head for Florø, but the strong winds caused them to alter course for Gunhildsvågen. There a diver was able to clear the propeller and bow thruster of the nets.
The 80 meter long tanker Awanuia suffered damage during pumping operations with the aground container ship Rena off Tauranga, New Zealand. The Awanuia suffered minor damage to its foc’sle and returned to Tauranga for repairs. No reports of injuries or any pollution being released. Authorities have stated the pumping operations were being halted anyways due to the approaching bad weather.
The 45 foot launch Excalibur went aground on some rocks near the shore of Motiti Island, New Zealand. The vessel is stuck on rocks in two meters of water. The Coast Guard at Tauranga responded and safely rescued six people off the Excalibur. No reports of injuries.
