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 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.
On December 19, the 95 meter long, 4080 dwt fishing vessel Gordon Jensen ran aground near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The Gordon Jensen had stranded on the rocks, but was able to be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The fishing vessel proceeded to a shipyard at Ketchikan for repairs.