The 50 meter long, 290 dwt research vessel Coriolis II ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Pointe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. The research vessel struck an uncharted shoal, but did not suffer major damage. No reports of injuries to the 24 people on board. The Coriolis II was able to proceed to Baie Comeau where it was to undergo inspection.
The 43 meter long United States Coast Guard icebreaker tugboat Bristol Bay suffered a fire while on the St. Clair River near Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The fire started in the Bristol Bay’s smoke stack while the vessel was conducting a training exercise. The vessel dropped anchor while the crew sprayed water into the stack until the blaze was extinguished. No reports of injuries and the vessel suffered only minimal damage. The Bristol Bay primary responsibility is opening and maintaining shipping lanes in the Great Lakes.
The 42 foot fishing vessel Jesse G capsized off Cape Beale, Vancouver Island, Canada. The vessel got caught in moderate winds and an opposing tide causing it to capsize. The crew were able to make a distress call before the six persons on board were tossed into the water. The men clung onto the overturn hull awaiting rescue. The Canadian Coast Guard responded within the hour dispatching a rescue boat to the scene. All six men were pulled out of the water safely. One crew reported slight injuries. Authorities later placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.
