The 20 meter long fishing vessel Land Wursten ran aground just oustide the port of Wremen, Germany. The fishing boat was attempting to enter the port during low tide and went aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Land Wursten remained high and dry until the following rising tide. The vessel was later refloated.
The 21 meter long fishing vessel Pacifica reported it was in distress in the Pacific Ocean 144 miles from Oahu. The crew reported to authorities that the vessel had suffered a leak and uncontrolled water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched aircraft along with the 87 foot long cutter Kittiwake to the scene. An HC-130 Hercules airplane arrived and dropped dewatering equipment to the Pacifica. The crew was able to get the dewatering pumps working and bring the flooding under control. No reports of injuries.
The 22 meter long fishing vessel Argentario ran ashore onto the beach in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, France. The 5 crew on board alerted authorities the vessel had run aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Several attempts to refloat the Argentario failed even with the assistance of a tug. Reports state the vessel was to be refloated on a favorable high tide the following day.
