The 5207 dwt boxship Clonlee drifted aground on the Tyne River near Littlehaven beach, England. The 100 meter long vessel lost power after an electrical fault. There was no damage and no pollution was released. Tugs were able to lighten the load so that the Clonlee to free itself with the next high tide.
The 17 meter long trawler Cap Lizard went aground on the small island of Burhou which is part of theChannel Islands. The master of the Cap Lizard had sent out a mayday call and the lifeboat was able to reach the scene. All the crew on board were rescued with only one man required medical help. The Cap Lizard floated free the next high tide and was towed back to Cherbourg, France. Luckily, there were no reports of pollution being released. Burhou island is a recognized Ramsar site which contains wetlands of international importance.
The 57-foot long fishing vessel Capt?n Andrew went aground off King Cove, Alaska. The vessel was in poor visibility and 10-knot winds went it grounded. Communication was poor and a distress message had to be relayed to the Coast Guard. Two fishing vessels, Golden Dawn and Just In Case, responded to the call along with the Coast Guard. The Just In Case, the sister ship of the Capt?n Andrew, was first on scene and rescued all 5 crewmen on board. The Capt?n Andrew is partially submerged with 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel. It is quite possible that some fuel has been spilled. A salvage company has been contracted to assess the situation. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the accident.
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