The 26 meter long tugboat Nadir became disabled off Myre, Norway. The Nadir was towing a pontoon barge from Sortland when it suffered engine problems. A NSSR lifeboat was dispatched and took the Nadir and pontoon under tow to Myre. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 78 meter long, 2047 dwt cargo vessel Coastal Pride capsized and sank off Dahanu near Mumbai, India. The Coastal Pride had suffered a mechanical failure on June 22 while caught in a storm. The crew was able to make an emergency anchor off Dahanu. However, the Coastal Pride began to roll badly in the strong winds and rough seas the following day. Eventually, the cargo vessel developed a list and the crew sent out a distress call. The Indian Coast Guard dispatched two helicopters to the scene. The helicopters arrived on scene and winched six crew off the vessel and took them ashore. On the third round, the Coastal Pride finally rolled over and sank. The remaining eight crew were pulled from the water. No reports of injuries.
The 40 meter long fishing vessel Nordørn became disabled near Bear Island, Norway. The Nordørn had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Barentshav was alerted and set course to intercept the Nordørn. After several hours, the Barentshav arrived and was able to take the Nordørn under tow. Both vessels proceeded back to port. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
