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Mystic

Mystic

Mystic
Photo: gcaptain.com

On the afternoon of October 24, the 16 meter long pilot vessel Mystic (MMSI: 367029020) ran aground on the Cape Cod Canal, near Bourne Bridge, Bourne Massachusetts. The Mystic had ran up   on the rocky shoreline leaving its bow high and dry. Local and state authorities along the US Army Corps of Engineers all responded to the scene. A tow truck attached lines to keep the pilot vessel stabilized on the ebb tide. Reports state the vessel would be refloated the next day on the high tide. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

Orion Fire

Orion Fire

The pilot vessel Orion had a fire in the engine room while at the Berg harbour in Voek van Holland, Netherlands.   Local fire rescue crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze.   No reports of injuries.