On June 11, a 65 foot long Guatemalan naval gunboat ran aground on Glovers Reef, Belize. The boat was en route to Mexico when it “lost its bearings” and ventured into Belize’s waters before striking the reef. The Belize coast guard was notified and sent out patrol vessels to the scene.
When the officers of the Guatemalan vessel were interviewed, they stated the vessel had lost steering and gone adrift before it struck the reef. No reports of injuries.
The 70 meter long, 460 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sigrid was reported disabled at Stokkvågen, Norway. The ferry had sustained a mechanical breakdown with its gears. Reports state the crew sent a car to get the necessary parts to conduct a repair. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 18 meter long, 97 gt vessel Seifjord became disabled in Lukk Sound near Løfallsstranda, Norway. The Seifjord had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew quickly dropped anchor and requested assistance. A NSSR lifeboat along with the Norwegian Coast Guard was reported to have responded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.