The 108 foot long, 171 ton fishing vessel Osprey went aground near Ten Pound Island, Massachusetts. The herring trawler had just departed from Gloucester when it struck bottom and damaged one of the vessel’s fuel tanks. Some 150 gallons of fuel oil was released into the water. The Osprey was able to return back to Gloucester under its own power. Authorities placed a containment boom around the Osprey while removing the remaining fuel.
The fishing vessel Grim Reaper became disabled near Gloucester, Massachusetts. The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress to the high waves and heavy seas. The engine room became flooded causing the engine to fail. The crew contacted the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched the 40 foot lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Grim Reaper under tow and returned to harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The fishing vessel Prudence became disabled some 100 miles from Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Prudence had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. The four crew on board contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard Cutter Moray responded to the scene. The Moray took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to Portland, Maine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
