The 88 meter long, 3782 dwt freighter Isartal went aground near Copenhagen, Denmark. The Isartal had departed from Copenhagen when it suffered a power failure and went adrift before going aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Isartal was able to be refloated a few hours later and proceeded to a quay for inspection. A survey showed no damage and the freighter was allowed to proceed on its voyage.
The 54 foot long fishing vessel Blue Fin became disabled off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The Blue Fin had suffered a power blackout and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the 110 foot Coast Guard cutter Block Island responding. The cutter took the Blue Fin under tow and proceeded to Oregon Inlet. No reports of injuries to the 5 crew, damage or pollution released.
The 167 meter long, 27209 dwt bulk freighter Atlantik Confidence caught fire in the Gulf of Aden near Masirah, Oman. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quicky got out of control. The crew sent out a distress call before abandoning ship into the freighter’s lifeboats. The vessel Pluto Chemfleet was nearby and was able to rescue all 21 crewmen. No reports of injuries. The Atlantik Confidence was last reported disabled and sinking by the stern.
