The 75,756 dwt bulk freighter Navios Sagittarius went aground off the coast of Læsø, Denmark. The Navios was underway to Skagen Red for refueling before continuing to its final destination of Singapore. Reports state there was no signs of pollution being released. At the time of the report, owners were still investigating how the vessel can be safely pulled freed and taken to a shipyard for further inspection. No reports of injuries.
The 123 foot tug Cochise towing the 357 foot barge Morro Bay struck dredger equipment in the Colubmia River near Westport, Oregon. The oil barge was in ballast and no pollution was released. The tug and barge continued to Astoria where both are awaiting inspection. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The tug MTS Vengeance went aground at the old harbour of Terneuzen, Netherlands, coming to rest on the western pier. Attempts to release the tug failed and it was decided to wait until the rising tide. A few hours later, the tug was refloated with the tide. The tug was escorted to port for a hull inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
