On January 25, the 11 meter long survey vessel Sara Maatje XVI sank at Brejning Harbour, Denmark. Authorities responded the following day and lifted the survey vessel from the bottom using a crane. No reports of injuries. The cause of the sinking was not yet known.
The 52 meter long, 945 dwt survey vessel Seaprobe sank in the Gulf of Mexico near Mobile, Alabama. The vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress and a distress call was sent out. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene. All 12 crew were rescued with several survivors suffering only minor injuries. No further details reported.
The 24 meter long survey vessel Scotia W became disabled close to Sheringham Shoal off Cromer, England. The survey craft had suffered engine failure and the crew were unable to restart them. The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat from Cromer. The lifeboat took the Scotia W under tow and proceeded to Great Yarmouth. The pair of vessels arrived several hours later without incident. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
