The 193 meter long, 3752 dwt passenger ship Aidacara allided with a pier near Hamburg, Germany. The Aidacara suffered a dent in the hull near the stern of the vessel. The Aidacara was taken under tow back to port to be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 70 meter long, 163 dwt passenger ship Sarfaq Ittuk went aground in the harbour at Qarqurtoq, Greenland. The vessel was attempting to leave the harbour when it was pushed off course by strong winds. There were no injuries to the 86 passengers or 21 crew on board. The Sarfaq Ittuk was able to refloat itself the next day and proceeded back to its berth at Qarqurtoq. Divers inspected the hull and found some minor damage. The vessel proceeded to Nuuk where it would be repaired. No reports of any pollution being released.
The 110 foot long passenger ship Tails of the Sea went aground in Frechman Bay near Hancock Point, Maine. The vessel had been moored near Bar Island when high winds caused the Tails of the Sea to break its mooring line. The winds swept the vessel onto the shoreline during hide tide. There were no injuries as no one was on board at the time of the incident. The Coast Guard responded sending personsel to the scene. Booms were on site to contain any pollution, but the passenger ship suffered no significant damage. The Tails of the Sea was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded under its own power to Southwest Harbour where it would be inspected and repaired. The Tails of the Sea had been operating whale watching tours in the area.
