The 183 meter long bulk carrier Pacific Ocean collided with a fishing boat in the Adriatic Sea between Tremiti Islands and Pelagosa Island. The bulk carrier struck the fishing boat resulting in damaging the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel stayed afloat and was able to manage to proceed back to Vieste. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Pacific Ocean was able to continue on its voyage.
The 21 meter long fishing vessel Pacifica reported it was in distress in the Pacific Ocean 144 miles from Oahu. The crew reported to authorities that the vessel had suffered a leak and uncontrolled water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched aircraft along with the 87 foot long cutter Kittiwake to the scene. An HC-130 Hercules airplane arrived and dropped dewatering equipment to the Pacifica. The crew was able to get the dewatering pumps working and bring the flooding under control. No reports of injuries.
The 49 meter long fishing vessel Take Maru 55 ran aground off Cocos Island, Guam. The tuna boat was driven ashore as Tropical Storm Halong lashed the area with strong winds and heavy rain. The six crew on board abandoned ship and swam 700 yards to safety. The crew sheltered in the island’s resort until conditions improved enough to allow rescuers to arrive. No reports of injuries. Local authorities arrived and transferred the crew to Guam. The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.