On February 15, the fishing vessel Don Cadegan ran aground and sank off Murder Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had left West Punico only three hours before it ran aground. The three crew on board were rescued by other fishing vessels in the area. No reports of injuries. The Don Cadegan remained visible during low tide, but only the rigging was visible on the rising tide. The Canada Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.
On February 16, the 51 foot long tug Emily Anne sank in Massachusetts Bay off Deer Island, Massachusetts. The tug had suddenly sprung a leak and suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The crew was able to send out a distress call before the three men abandoned ship and the tug sank. A nearby pilot boat came to their aid and rescued them. No reports of injuries. The Emily Anne was reported to be sunk in 40 feet of water. The Coast Guard has dispatched a team to monitor the site.
The 33 meter long passenger ferry Lysefjord ran aground off Brimse, Norway. The Lysefjord with six persons on board was reversing towards the dock when a gust of wind caused the ferry to drift aground. A lifeboat, fireboat and patrol boat were dispatched to the scene. The Lysefjord was later refloated and taken under tow to Stavanger. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
