On April 30, the 64 meter long self-propelled barge Stern allided and ran aground on a quay in Gorinchem, Netherlands. The Stern was headed to North Brabant from Merwede when it stranded on the quay. The Stern couldn’t be refloated by itself as the bow was stuck on shore. Another barge arrived a short time later the same day and pulled the Stern free. The stern proceeded to Maasbracht. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The fishing vessel Roping The Wind ran aground in Hardy’s Channel, Prince Edwards Island, Canada. The Roping The Wind was heading out to set another load of traps when it ran aground in the narrow shallow channel. The crew attempted to refloat the fishing vessel, but waves washed over the side of the vessel swamping the lobster boat. Another fishing vessel, the Spring Loaded ’04 was heading back to port when it caught sight of the stranded Roping The Wind. The Spring Loaded ’04 rescued three crew off the Roping The Wind. The fishing Vessel David Clements also arrived on scene and rescued one crewman from the water. Additionally, the Auxiliary Coast Guard vessel Lyndon Hardy went out to assist in the rescue efforts. The Lyndon Hardy pulled up against the Roping The Wind and pulled the last crewman off the fishing vessel. All five crewmen of the Roping The Wind suffered from hypothermia and received medical care. Reports state salvage of the vessel and gear will be done when weather conditions improve.
The 795 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Jack Daniel ran aground near Barangay Rawis, Albay, Philippines. The Jack Daniel departed from Pantao, Libon when it ran aground some 1.2 kilometers off the shoreline. Reports state the crew had made a navigation error resulting in driving the ferry up onto a coral reef. A dive team was dispatched to inspect the Jack Daniel for damage. No signs of pollution has been spotted. Authorities have stated the Jack Daniel will most likely be pulled free on the next high tide. No reports of injuries to the 24 crew on board.