The 51 meter long, 1077 dwt tanker John B. Caddell went aground on Staten Island, New York. The vessel had been moored a mile away when the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy struck. The tanker was pushed by the storm surge until the bow of the vessel was ashore. No reports of injuries. No one was on board the tanker at the time.
The 700 ton freighter Mega One Triton went aground near the port of Grand Turk, Turk & Caicos Islands. The vessel went ashore on a beach near the port. No reports of damage or any pollution released. Authorities state the vessel will be assessed and refloated after rough seas from Hurricane Sandy subside.
The 36 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Ria Aldan went aground near Ardnakinna Lighthouse, Berrehaven, Ireland. The vessel had run onto the rocks and requested assistance from the RNLI. The RNLI dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and pulled the 11 crew of the Nuevo Ria Aldan ashore. The fishing vessel was refloated on the next high tide and taken to Castletownbere. Authorities inspected the area for any pollution released and damage to the Nuevo Ria Aldan.
