The 109 meter long cargo vessel Ning Lian Hai 987 sank on the Yangtze River near Wuhan, China. The Ning Lian Hai 987 was en route to Shanghai from Yueyang with 7000 tons of sand when it struck a reef. The impact tore the hull open and allowed water ingress. The three crew on board were rescued by authorities. A crane barge was later dispatched to salvage the vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation.
The 65 foot long former survey vessel Mamala sank on the Wishkah River in Aberdeen, Washington. The wooden-hull vessel had sunk during the night while moored in the river. No reports of injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On November 6, the 28 foot long fishing vessel Dawn Breaker caugh fire off Plum Island near Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Dawn Breaker was pulling in lobster traps when a fire broke out in the wheelhouse. The captain, the single person on board, donned an emergency suit and was forced to jump into the sea to escape the blaze. Another vessel was able to rescue him a short time later. The Dawn Breaker burned until the lobster boat sank.
