The 294 meter long, 7500 dwt cruise ship Norwegian Star allided with Pier 86 at New York, New York. The Norwegian Star was attempting to dock at its berth at Pier 88 when heavy winds cause the vessel to drift off course. The crew attempted to reverse course, but the Norwegian Star struck amidships against Pier 86. The pier suffered minimal damage and no reports of damage to the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 18 meter long towboat Katherine G capsized at Liberty Island, New York. The towboat was preparing to hoist an item off the island with its crane when it tipped and capsized to port. The three people on board were able to escape. Two were pulled from the water and taken to hospital for minor injuries.
The fishing vessel Shamrock became disabled in 10 foot waves with 10 to 20 knot winds off Montauk Point, New York. The master of the Shamrock reported that a plank in a forward compartment of the vessel’s hull was damaged and allowing water ingress. The vessel’s pumps could not keep up with the flooding and requested assistance from the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and airplane from Cape Cod along with the cutters Tiger Shark and Ridley to the scene. The vessels were able to reach the Shamrock and provide additional de-watering pumps. The cutter Tiger Shark escorted the fishing vessel to Montauk, New York. No reports of injuries to the four crew on board.
