The 51 meter long, 1077 dwt tanker John B. Caddell went aground on Staten Island, New York. The vessel had been moored a mile away when the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy struck. The tanker was pushed by the storm surge until the bow of the vessel was ashore. No reports of injuries. No one was on board the tanker at the time.
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.
