The 41 meter long fishing vessel Cap Horizon became disabled off Cabo de Gata, Spain. The Cap Horizon was headed for Concarneau when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Spanish authorities were alerted and dispatched a vessel to the scene. Before rescuers arrived, the crew of the Cap Horizon were able to restart the engine. Authorities arrived and escorted the Cap Horizon to Almeria where it docked. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On April 15, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Storvig became disabled off Ålesund, Norway. The Storvig had lost power and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Storvig under tow and proceeded to Måløy. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 28 meter long fishing vessel Albamar ran aground at Piriápolis, Uruguay. The Albamar was heading out to sea when it became disabled and went adrift. The vessel drifted until it ran ashore. No further details reported.