The 190 meter long bulk carrier Agia Irini ran aground on the Delaware River near Burlington, New Jersey. The bulk carrier was headed down the Delaware River when it suffered a power blackout and went aground. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and found no injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs assisted refloating the Agia Irini a short time later. The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage for further surveys.
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On January 27, the 143 meter long reefer Santa Lucia ran aground in Delaware Bay near Miah Maull Shoal. The Santa Lucia was bound for Philadelphia with fresh produce when it struck a rocky shoal. No injuries, damage or pollution released. The Santa Lucia was later refloated under its own power and proceeded to a nearby anchorage where it was inspected for damage. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
On September 26, the 320 foot long ferry Delaware caught fire while berthed at Cape May, New Jersey. The fire started in the ferry’s engine room by an ember in one of the exhaust stacks. The night watch engineer discovered the fire and alerted local authorities. The local fire department along with Coast Guard fire boats were able to extinguish the fire within two hours. The two crew on board were able to escape blaze unharmed. There were no passengers on board at the time. The ferry serves a route across Delaware Bay between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware.