The 19 meter long supply vessel Kitty Petra caught fire while off Rhyl, Wales. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room damaging one of the vessel’s engines. The Kitty Petra requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboats from Rhyl and Llandudno responding. The crew of the Kitty Petra were able to contain the blaze and were escorted back to Mostyn by the the lifeboats. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 120 foot long offshore supply ship Miss Lynda ran aground off the west Cameron Jetties in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The vessel with 7 persons on board and a cargo of construction materials. The supply ship struck the rocks and sustained hull damage at the bow above the water line. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Four passengers were evacuated off the vessel while three crew remained on board while salvage is being determined. Reports state the Coast Guard is coordinating efforts and have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 75 meter long supply vessel Strilborg ran aground off Finnsnsesrenna, Norway. The Strilborg had made a navigation error and veered out of the fairway and ran aground. The vessel requested assistance with a Coastguard vessel and tug responding. Both vessels were able to refloat the Strilborg on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.