Sabre Spirit
The 190 foot long ro-ro cargo vessel Sabre Spirit ran aground off Current Cut between Saint Thomas and Great Saint James in the US Virgin Islands. The vessel was en route to Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas from Tortola, British Virgin Islands when it grounded. The Sabre Spirit suffered some hull damage and water ingress. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board. Authorities from St. Thomas arrived on scene and temporary repairs were completed. The Sabre Spirit was refloated on the following high tide and proceeded to Crown Bay, Saint Thomas. No reports of pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.