The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Vigilia went aground on the Mosel Canal at Remich, Luxembourg. The Vigilia had departed the lock in Stadtbredimus and was attempting to do a turning maneuver when the vessel ran it’s bow onto the embankment. The Vigilia was able to refloat itself under its own power a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On March 9, the 51 foot long former fishing vessel Tempest went ashore in the Prince William Sound near Ellamar, Alaska. The Tempest was being used as a barge to shuttle supplies and lumber when it was intentionally beached by its crew after the vessel developed a leak. No reports of injuries. A 100 foot long oil sheen formed around the vessel as the vessel’s fuel tank was damaged in the grounding. Reports state the vessel had some 30 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time. The Coast Guard has dispatched a team to monitor the situation. The incident is under investigation.
The 90 meter long cement carrier Cemluna went aground outside the port of Aabenraa, Denmark. The Cemluna had departed from Aalborg when the crew made a navigation error causing the cargo vessel to run aground. No reports of injuries. Divers were requested to make a survey of the vessel. No reports of pollution released.
