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 340 meter long passenger ship Disney Fantasy suffered minor damage while sailing through rough seas in the Caribbean Sea. The cruise ship had furniture and passengers tossed as the vessel past near Hurricane Sandy. Reports state several restaurants on board had suffered damage, but no reports of injuries to the passenger and crew. Passengers were requested to spend the time in their rooms while the vessel passed through the rough seas.
