On February 15, the fishing vessel Don Cadegan ran aground and sank off Murder Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had left West Punico only three hours before it ran aground. The three crew on board were rescued by other fishing vessels in the area. No reports of injuries. The Don Cadegan remained visible during low tide, but only the rigging was visible on the rising tide. The Canada Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 33 meter long passenger ferry Lysefjord ran aground off Brimse, Norway. The Lysefjord with six persons on board was reversing towards the dock when a gust of wind caused the ferry to drift aground. A lifeboat, fireboat and patrol boat were dispatched to the scene. The Lysefjord was later refloated and taken under tow to Stavanger. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On February 15, the 247 meter long, 105,928 dwt tanker Recife Knutsen ran aground on a sandbar off São Sebastião, Brazil. The tanker had planning to enter port, but a severe thunderstorm forced the vessel to wait until conditions improved. While the vessel moved away, it ran onto a sandbar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Several tugs were dispatched to scene to help with refloating efforts.
