Reports state the 90 foot fishing vessel Miss Vidalina had partially sank while docked at the marina on Stock Island, Florida. The vessel was leaking diesel fuel and oil waste int othe water. Authorities has responded by placing booms around the vessel and have personnel removing all remaining fuel and oil waste still aboard. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The cargo vessel Permata Lestari went aground off Pari Island, Indonesia. The freighter had left Cirebon in ballast and was heading towards the Merak Port in Banten Province when it hit the shallow waters off the Thousand Islands coast. The vessel’s grounding was due to the Permata Lestari’s master was unfamiliar with the area. Reports state that the 9 crewmen on board were safe and there were no injuries. Attempts to free the vessel will occur on the next high tide.
The 229 meter long freighter Petalon loaded with coal went aground in the Thimble Shoals Channel, Chesapeake Bay. The vessel was refloated a few hours later. The Coast Guard sent out a navigation team to check to see if the navigation buoys are in the proper place. The Army Corps of Engineers are also doing a survey of the channel to verify the depths. The Petalon will have an inspection for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
