The 198 meter long, 28676 dwt vehicle carrier Morning Spruce became disabled near Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River. The Morning Spruce had suffered a power blackout and went adrift. The crew was able to restore power later the same day. A tug was dispatched to the vessel to escort it into the river. The vessel will proceed to Portland, Oregon where it will be inspected by the Coast Guard. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 204 meter long , 20473 dwt United States Naval Auxiliary vessel Cape Island became disabled off Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington. The vessel had lost power and went adrift. The Coast Guard contacted the vessel and dispatched a tug to take the Cape Island under tow back to Port Angeles where it was to undergo an inspection and repairs. Before the tug arrived, the crew was able to restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 262 meter long, 51738 dwt container ship UASC Khor Fakkan ran aground on the Savannah River near Elba Island, Georgia. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Khor Fakkan later the same day. The vessel proceeded under its own power to the Garden City Terminal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
