On January 3, the 95 foot long fishing vessel Megan Marie became disabled off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Megan Marie had lost a rudder some 100 nautical miles off Nantucket and sent out a distress call. Another fishing vessel came to her aid and began towing the Megan Marie back to port, but rough seas broke the tow line. The Coast Guard Cutter Spencer took over the tow and proceeded to Nantucket. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 82 meter long hopper dredger Ruyter became disabled off Dishoek, Netherlands. The Ruyter had suffered engine failure and required assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Ruyter to Flushing where it berthed in the Walcheren Canal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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The 13 meter long fishing vessel Væroygutt N-162 became disabled off Henningsvær, Norway. The Væroygutt N-162 had suffered engine failure and required assistance. A NSSR lifeboat was dispatched and took the Væroygutt N-162 under tow. Both vessels proceeded to Svolvær. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.