On December 25, the fishing vessel Rhonda sank off a wharf in Embree, Newfoundland, Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted the Rhonda had partially sank at the wharf. A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state the Rhonda will be pumped out and then towed to Durrell, Twillingate. No reports of injuries.
On November 30, the 42 meter long, 179 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Norcon Galatea ran aground near Pilley’s Island, Newfoundland, Canada. The ferry was en route to Little Bay Islands with six passengers and five vehicles when it ran into issues and went aground. The ferry was able to refloat itself and returned to Pilley’s Island. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A few days later reports stated the vessel was allowed to continue its normal operations.
The 180 meter long, 42263 dwt bulk carrier John 1 went aground off Rose Blanche, Newfoundland, Canada. The John 1 was en route from Spain to Montreal in ballast when it suffered power outage. The vessel requested a tug, but ice conditions delayed it. The Canadian Coast Guard vessel Earl Grey also responded and reached the John 1. The Earl Grey tried several times to connect a towline, but these attempts were unsuccessful. The John 1 continue to drift until it grounded just 600 feet off shore. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene which airlifted all 23 crew on board the bulk carrier. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
