The 133 meter long freighter Schelde Trader went aground near Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines. The Schelde Trader attempted to leave port during typhoon Yolanda. Reports state the crew remained on board while a tug was requested to refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries.
The 146 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry went aground near the pier in Digby, Nova Scotia. As the ferry approached the terminal, the vessel lost power and drifted aground just 200 meters from the dock. No reports of injuries to the 59 passengers and crew. The Princess of Acadia was able regain power and later assisted by a tug to the pier. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.
A barge loaded with 80,000 barrels of diesel fuel went aground off Fort Point near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The barge was being pushed by the 65 meter long tugboat Mediterranean Sea when the barge drifted onto a shoal. No reports of injuries. The double-hulled barge was undamaged and was later refloated. No pollution was released. The Coast Guard reports that alcohol and drugs were not a factor.
