On April 8, the 77 foot long fishing vessel Capt. Gavin ran aground on Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The Capt. Gavin had run ashore while carrying some 600 pounds of scallops. The fishing vessel remained high and dry for several days after initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed. A tug was finally able to pull the fishing boat back into the water on the rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 50 foot fishing vessel Mokulele ran aground near the shore of Koki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. The Mokulele was returning to port in Maalaea when it ran aground in shallow water. No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board. Damage was not reported, but authorities reported that diesel fuel could be smelled in the area. The Mokulele had some 100 gallons of fuel on board at the time.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eternity ran aground on the Wester Scheldt at Hansweert, Netherlands. The Eternity was proceeding with flammable liquids when it ran aground. Authorities were alerted and tugs were dispatched to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the tanker and the vessels proceeded to Amsterdam. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
