On April 1, the 75 meter long reefer cargo vessel Haukur became disabled off Hornafirði, Iceland. The Haukur had suffered engine failure in rough seas and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor responding. The Thor took the Haukur under tow and proceeded to Hafnarfjarðar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 85 foot long steel schooner Liana’s Ransom became disabled off Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Liana’s Ransom had departed from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia after being laid up for winter and proceeded south on a shakedown cruise. The schooner encountered strong winds and 10 foot seas. The vessel suffered engine failure and lost power after its generator broke down. The vessels sails tore in the strong wind and one of its masts collapsed. The tall ship sent out a distress call with two Coast Guard vessels responding. The 9 crew from Liana’s Ransom had to jump from the schooner onto the Coast Guard response boat. One crewman from the schooner was injured in the process. The schooner was taken under tow to Gloucester where it will undergo repairs.
The 180 meter long, 13157 dwt car carrier Aegean Leader became disabled in the Pacific Ocean. The Aegean Leader had departed from Toyohashi, Japan en route to Balboa, Panama when it suffered engine failure. The vessel went adrift and was last reported between Japan and Midway Islands. No further details reported.